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Foot & Ankle Specialty Blog

Blog Articles about Foot & Ankle Issues, Treatments and Management from Sweeney Foot & Ankle, The Woodlands and Magnolia, Texas

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Pigeon-Toed in Children: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help

Pigeon-toed, or in-toeing, is a condition where a child's toes point inward while walking, running, or standing. While it may look concerning to parents, it's a common condition that often resolves on its own as a child grows.

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Smart Strategies for Back-to-School Shoe Shopping

Children wear their school shoes for more than 30 hours each week, making it important for these shoes to fit properly. This purchase should...
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Solving Pediatric Foot Problems: What Parents Need to Know

As a parent, you want to make sure your child is healthy and happy. But did you know that children can experience foot issues just like adul...
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FAQ's About Plantar Warts in Children

The word wart is not something any parent wants to hear when it pertains to their child. However, warts are not as bad as people tend to thi...
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What is Pronation?

Everyone pronates. Pronation is a natural part of walking. If you take the time to be mindful of each step you take you'll notice that your ...
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Kids and Bunions

Children Get Bunions Too Adults are not the only ones who get bunions, children get them too. But whereas adults often bring the bone deform...

3 Common Pediatric Foot Problems

Pediatric foot problems are more common than you might think. Being active, children are just as likely to develop foot problems as some adu...
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Is My Child's Foot Fractured?

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 ar...
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What are the Most Common Foot Problems in Adults and Children?

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 ...
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Common Childhood Foot Problems

As a responsible parent, you should add pediatric foot problems to the long list of things to keep an eye on.