Pediatric foot problems are more common than you might think. Being active, children are just as likely to develop foot problems as some adults. However, because children are still growing, their foot problems are more urgent and need to be taken care of as soon as possible. Delaying treatment can end up stunting physical activity and lead to a delay in certain motor skills. Keep an eye out for the following three common pediatric foot problems in your child.
Topics: athletes foot, Kids
There are many tiny bones in the foot, so it can be difficult to see a serious injury like a fracture, especially in children. Tiny bones are that much smaller in a tiny foot. Children’s bones are immature and require special treatment, so parents and caregivers need to know what might indicate a foot fracture.
Topics: Kids, Foot Fracture
Our feet don’t get enough credit for what they do for us. They are our main mode of transportation and they carry our full body weight 24/7 for our entire lives. We need to take care of our precious feet, because we only get one set!
Topics: Plantar Fasciitis, Gout, Kids
