Child in-toeing, or pigeon toes, is a common question we are asked about as podiatrists. It refers to when our feet point inward when walking, instead of straight ahead. It is actually quite a common condition in young children, with roughly 30% of children showing in-toeing by the age of 4. Thankfully most cases are […]
Category Archives: Children
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Jun
Jun
Here at Active Care Podiatry, we see a range of children’s foot conditions. Some of the most common conditions we see and treat are: Severs Condition Severs is a common condition we see affecting the heel. Irritation of the growth plate in the heel bone causes pain when the Achilles tendon repeatedly pulls at the […]
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Feb
Feb
As school starts and the kids get back into running around all day, knee pain may be a complaint you hear from your child. One of the most common knee conditions is called ‘Osgood-Schlatters’. This condition is a bone injury that occurs due to excessive tension from the quad muscles. During growth spurts the bones […]