Paediatric Podiatry
Children are constantly growing and developing. As a result, their feet, posture and the way they move also change. Sometimes certain behaviour is a normal part of development, but sometimes, as a parent, you may notice that your child is experiencing symptoms or moving differently from their peers.
Perhaps your child often trips, complains of pain in their feet or legs, or you’ve noticed that walking, playing or doing sport isn’t as easy for them as it used to be. Through paediatric podiatry, we work together to assess what is appropriate for your child’s development and what support is needed.
What do we offer?
Paediatric podiatry focuses on foot and mobility issues in children. As children are still growing, we do not just look at the problem itself, but also at their development, posture and physical strain.
During an examination, for example, we look at:
- the position of the feet and legs;
- the way of standing and walking;
- exercise during daily activities and sport;
- growth and development.
Depending on the situation, the care we provide may consist of assessment, advice, guidance and other forms of support suited to your child’s needs.
Who is this offer intended for?
Paediatric podiatry may be appropriate if your child:
- often stumbles or falls;
- does not like walking or gets tired quickly when exercising;
- has pain in their feet, legs or heels;
- things may turn out differently than you expect;
- experiences symptoms whilst playing sport or playing;
- has an abnormal position of the feet, toes or legs;
- wears out shoes quickly;
- has symptoms that recur or do not fit in with their development.
What can you expect?
An appointment with a paediatric podiatrist begins with a discussion about your child’s development, symptoms and daily activities. We take the time to discuss your questions and assess what is appropriate for your child’s age and situation.
During the assessment, we look, for example, at standing, walking, moving and the development of the feet and legs. We always explain what we are doing and why, so that you and your child know what to expect.
In any case, you can count on:
- personal attention to your child and your queries;
- an approach tailored to your child’s age, development and daily activities;
