Children’s Feet

Children's Feet - Acacia Podiatry in Parap, NT

Compassionate & Considerate

Help your child stay active and don’t hesitate to book a consultation at Acacia Podiatry if they complain of pain or have suffered a sports injury. Our offices in Darwin and Palmerston treat children of all ages for a range of footcare concerns.  
 
Children’s feet are physically different from adult’s in a number of ways, especially while they are still growing. The bones are soft, pliable and can be unfortunately susceptible to injury due to incorrect shoes, hereditary influences or poor development. No age is too young to bring your child to Acacia Podiatry. Our friendly podiatrist regularly treats children for a range of conditions including: 
  • Sports injuries
  • In-toeing
  • Sever’s disease
  • Osgood-Schlatter disease 
While children are still developing, they may struggle to articulate what they’re feeling other than saying it hurts. No complaint of pain is too small, make an appointment with us at Acacia Podiatry. 
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Common Children’s Foot Care Conditions

Growing feet can be quite resilient, however they can face unique issues and suffer with pain in the lower limbs that can occur with growing bodies. Healthy feet are an important part of a healthy body, so preventing problems is a key part of our podiatry care for our paediatric patients.


In-Toeing & Out-Toeing

In-toeing is a common condition that can occur in some young children. Often there are early signs of improvement as quite young children grow. Concerns of in-toeing continuing is worth having assessed to find out the cause.

 

Out-toeing is a less common problem, but can affect a child's gait and be associated with pain. Assessments at Acacia Podiatry can help understand the factors affecting your child's lower limb posture, providing correct advice and management. 

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Baby's Feet - Acacia Podiatry in Parap, NT
Sever’s Disease
Heel pain or Sever’s disease occurs when there is a repeated minor trauma or inflammation at the back of the heel. It can commonly affect children between the ages of ages 8 and 13 and can be brought on with exercise and excessive or uneven forces on the heel. Resting the feet can help, but other treatments can help resolve the pain and allow return to activity, so that children don't miss out on long periods of sport and play.

Flat Feet
Flat feet are common when children first start walking, however over the first 5 years after first steps, foot shape and arch contour develops. Continuing flat posture can cause issues and pain. Podiatry care is essential to help identify issues with foot posture and treat flat feet.
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Treating Sports Injuries For Children
Helping your child live an active lifestyle offers numerous benefits to their health and wellbeing. Participation in sports helps with development of the cardiovascular system and physical development in general. Sports will also teach your child the value of teamwork, social engagement and healthy habits to last a lifetime. Prevent sports-related injuries by encouraging activities to reduce the risk of over-stressed ligaments and joints. Warming up before any strenuous activity is encouraged, as is wearing well-fitting shoes that adequately support their feet and ankles. For advice, support and treatment with sports injuries, make a consultation at Acacia Podiatry today. 
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are “growing pains”?

    Growing pains are typically a harmless and non worrying issue that can occur as normal development changes in childrens legs. Usually, they occur as generalised aching pain that is not severe enough to cause significant pain or prevent participation in play and activity. Pain that is regularly occuring, present as night, such as waking children up or impacting on activity should be assessed by your podiatrist. 

  • Can podiatry treat growing pains?

    Painful conditions including growing pain can be helped with podiatry care. There are often simple treatments that can help manage pain and discomfort through growth periods. It is also important to ensure that no other problems exist that might be causing foot pain in children. Contact us at Acacia Podiatry if you need further advice for any pain or growth concerns you may have.

  • How do you treat sports-related injuries?

    Treatment options will vary depending on the severity of the injury. We’ll take into consideration your child’s history, age, weight, height and sports background.

  • Do you treat ingrown toenails for children?

    Yes, absolutely. Children can develop ingrown toenails due to a genetic tendency that allows the nail to curve inwards. Picking at toenails also increases the risk of ingrown toenails as well as tight shoes.

  • Why should I make an appointment with a child’s podiatrist?

    There is plenty of information available on the internet, however it’s essential to get relevant and accurate advice and support. We’ll help diagnose foot and limb problems to prescribe helpful treatments to care for your child’s development.

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