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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Did you know that most schools have set guidelines for the shoes that students should wear? It makes sense that these guidelines are in place, seeing that school-aged children spend an average of nearly eight hours in their school shoes three days a week! But what are the best school shoes for kids? Are sneaker
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The FS-6 Compression Sock provides medical grade compression to reduce pain and swelling, providing relief from heel pain for active kids. The sock can easily be worn during school and sports with regular footwear, providing support and pain relief. Our Podiatrist’s find that active children suffering with episodes of heel pain (or Sever’s disease) find relief
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Joint hypermobility is often referred to as ‘double jointedness’ or ‘floppy joints’. It occurs when joints have greater movement than normal for the child’s age. Joint hypermobility tends to run in families and is common in childhood with up to 15% of children affected. Common symptoms of Joint Hypermobility in children include: Joint pain, worse
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With the start of the winter football season, many primary-school aged children will experience heel pain during or after football training. Some children will go on to develop painful inflammation along the growth plate at the back of the heel, commonly called Sever’s disease. Some football boots can be the cause of increased strain at
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it’s not normal for kids to complain of foot, leg or knee pain Pain or Limping It is never normal for a child to have foot, knee or leg pain. If pain lasts for more than few days, have it checked. Your child can’t keep up with their peers in sport. If your child has
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