Thongs, flip-flops, double-pluggers, and crocs – these are popular holiday footwear styles that most kids like to slip on during the school holidays. These styles can never offer enough support to truly be considered ‘healthy’ for kids who have foot problems.  If your child wants to wear thongs we recommend the ‘Orthaheel’ medical thong as …
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It’s 2AM, your 6 year old boy awakens, screaming of painful legs and wanting you to rub them to help the pain go away.  While you massage his legs, you look for any cause for his distress, there is no swelling, redness or heat. Nothing looks out of the ordinary. You administer some paracetomol or …
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What are some of the signs of balance or coordination problems in children? Many children have difficulties with balance or coordination problems due to a wide variety of reasons. Â Some of the signs that parents might notice that may be indicative of a problem include: Your child falls easily or trips often, you might even …
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Preventing injury The increased popularity of soccer has been accompanied by an increase in related foot and leg injuries. For players, parents and coaches it is important to understand what role soccer boot construction plays, both in causing and preventing injury. Soccer boots are constructed with a flat footbed to accommodate their studs. This results …
Put best foot forward All parents want to ensure their children put their best foot forward when they go to school – and there’s no better way of doing that than ensuring they have the right shoes. By the time a child is 12 years old, his or her feet will have reached about 90 …
Developing feet Most children learn to walk at about the time of their first birthday, although some may learn either months earlier or later. Young children’s feet are very different to adult’s feet. During the first year of your child’s life, their feet are still developing with relatively soft cartilage and foot bones which are …
Stress on legs and feet Netball is a physically demanding sport involving frequent stopping and starting, twisting, pivoting, and jumping movements often combined with a hard, unforgiving surface. Netball places high stresses on the legs and feet, often causing injury to knees and ankles, especially in growing children. Choosing the correct netball shoe for your …
Your feet are as unique as a fingerprint Purchasing a new pair of running shoes can be a daunting task, especially when faced with today’s ominous array of styles, colours, and brands. Is there really a difference between them? Does it really matter which pair I choose? Yes! Your feet are as unique as a …
When should your child have their feet checked? As experienced podiatrists, treating foot and ankle problems for over 20 years, we know that many adult foot problems have their origins in childhood. If picked up early, we can often help prevent foot problems from becoming an issue in adulthood. To help detect problems early, children …
During the back-to-school season, one of the most important purchases on any parent’s shopping list should be a pair of properly fitting school shoes. Before making your purchase, consider these 6 tips for getting the right fit and the right shoe for your child: Growing Room There should be about 10-14mm of space between the …
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