Paediatric podiatry
Children are constantly moving and their feet and legs are developing rapidly. Sometimes they develop pain, problems with walking or postural abnormalities that can affect their motor skills and daily functioning. Paediatric podiatry focuses on early detection, treatment and guidance of these foot and posture problems in children.
What is paediatric podiatry?
Paediatric podiatry specialises in treating feet, legs and posture in children of all ages. From toddlers just learning to walk to teenagers playing sports and games, a paediatric podiatrist can assess whether everything is developing properly and intervene when necessary.
Common complaints and concerns are:
- Pain in feet, ankles, knees or legs during walking or sports
- Misalignment of feet or toes (e.g. tilted inwards or outwards)
- Flat or hollow feet
- Problems with balance and motor skills
- Fatigue when walking or running
- Skin and nail problems such as ingrown nails
What does a paediatric podiatrist do?
A paediatric podiatrist examines your child's feet, posture and way of moving. Based on the examination, the podiatrist can:
- Giving advice on shoes and orthotics
- Offering specific exercises for posture, balance or muscle strength
- Perform treatments to relieve pain and reduce pressure
- Possibly collaborate with other professionals such as paediatric physiotherapists or orthopaedic specialists
The aim of paediatric podiatry is to promote healthy foot development, pain-free movement and good posture so that children can play and play sports actively and confidently.
When can you make an appointment?
Sometimes a child is referred by the GP or a specialist, but parents can also make an appointment with the podiatrist themselves. Early screening can help identify problems early and prevent complications later on.
Make an appointment
Want to know if your child could benefit from paediatric podiatry?
Contact us for a consultation or screening. We will be happy to help your child on their way to healthy and pain-free feet.
