Foot problems are not only the issue of older people.  In fact, many foot ankle   and leg issues in adults can be traced back to things missed or neglected from   childhood.  Here are 5 examples:

1.   Gait abnormalities. Toe walking, intoe (pigeon-toe) gait, flat feet,   developmental delays in early walkers are best evaluated and treated at the   earliest age possible.  Just because there is no pain doesn’t mean it isn’t a       problem that should be addressed.
2.   Pain or fatigue in the feet, legs or knees.  Pain is NEVER normal.
3. “Growing pains”.  Largely a myth, but heel or knee pain in the 9-14 year old age group is often a minor but annoying injury to the growth plates which can be addressed easily and with little or no downtime from sports
4. Sports injuries.  Sprains, strains and fractures.  Podiatrists are more familiar with anatomy and mechanisms of injury than emergency rooms—without the long waiting times.
5. Dermatological issues: warts, ingrown nails, athlete’s foot, and excessive perspiration (hyperhidrosis) are all common in children.

At Clark Podiatry Center and the New Jersey Children’s Foot Health Institute, we firmly believe that ”prevention is better than correction”. To that end, we are hosting our 4^th Annual (Free) Kids Foot Screening event in our office on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 9:00 AM. Bring all your children and we’ll evaluate them and make treatment recommendations according to their needs.  It’s a popular event, so to economize on time, we recommend scheduling an appointment for the screening examination

For more information or an appointment, contact us at 732-382-3470 or visit our website at www.clarkpodiatry.com.

At Clark Podiatry Center and the New Jersey Children’s Foot Health Institute, we want to keep you walking!