What are growth plate injuries?
Growth plates are areas of growing tissues that cause the long bones in children and teens to grow. Injuries to the growth plate happen when [...]
Can I or can’t I, should I or shouldn’t I?
This the question I am often asked- can I hand down shoes from one sibling to the next, or given shoes for a friend’s child? [...]
W-sitting- is it bad?
W-sitting. This is possibly one of the most talked-about (and argued-about) topics in the therapy and child development world. It is one of the [...]
Concerns about gait and leg alignment in children are common….
As a Podiatrist with a special interest in children’s walking patterns, these are the four most common gait and leg alignment seen in practice. [...]
Did you know?
Parents Did You Know? Podiatrists can help ensure your child’s school shoes fit correctly. A check-up with a podiatrist is recommended if you notice [...]
Foot pain? What to do?
With summer approaching, nothing can throw a wrench into your plans for more activity than some nagging foot pain. Pain in the feet can [...]
What is this bump on the side of my foot?
Overview A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. It forms when your big [...]
Climbing Steps a problem?
Is your child having a difficult time getting the hang of alternating his feet when going up and down stairs? This developmental skill typically emerges [...]
Should I be concerned about my child’s feet?
Babies regularly have their feet, legs and hips checked by their doctor in hospital, or at maternal and child-health nurse visits. As children [...]