Every parent’s greatest joy is watching their child grow and make progress from crawling, to standing with support, to finally taking those first few steps. As they grow and begin to master their walking and motor skills, this is a key time to carefully observe your children’s feet and their growth. It is widely known that most…
Shoe companies love your feet. They make shoes with memory foam, springs and even air. When you’ve tried them all and still feel foot pain, you’re ready to think about shoe inserts. Shoe inserts, or orthotics, are supports that are worn inside a shoe to help alleviate discomfort and provide support for your arches. However, if…
We got the World Cup! How inspiring this is for our little girls and boys. With the spirit of competition and an active lifestyle, more parents encourage organized sports to their children. We see younger kids on the fields more than ever. This is great, however, parents must be aware of this fact: children are…
It’s summertime and everybody wants to do more and be outside. Running amongst the trees or just saying hello to fellow runners are more exciting than running in front of the TV. It’s easy to ignore that annoying pain in your foot but little do you know that this change of environment might be causing…
The feet bear a lot of stress from day to day. That’s why podiatrists recommend stretching as a great way to revitalize and strengthen the feet. Simple stretches can be performed at home as a part of your morning routine, or even at work while you’re sitting at your desk. Improving your flexibility through stretching…
Stress fractures are notoriously misdiagnosed and under treated. In many cases, symptoms may persist for an extended period of time before the diagnosis of a stress fracture is even made. That’s because stress fractures don’t typically occur from an unforeseen trauma, as with a sprain, but rather from repetitive stress. Stress fractures are tiny, hairline…
The feet of children grow and change rapidly during their first year, reaching almost half their adult foot size. Many changes in children’s feet are a natural part of development while others require attention and treatment from a professional. That’s why it’s important for parents to pay close attention to their child’s feet to ensure…
Yesterday we held our first Spring Foot Screening Clinic for children at the office. It was a beautiful spring day outside, so there were plenty alternatives to coming in to have feet checked, but we still had a number of families attend. Of course, my adorable little granddaughter Maggie was first in line with her…
It is no secret that childhood obesity is epidemic in this country. There are many factors at play, including diet, sedentary lifestyles such as with kids who spend too much time playing video games and no enough time exercising. Another factor which is often overlooked is the fact that foot pain and deformities can lead to…
Whether you’re training for your very first marathon or preparing for your tenth, it’s important to begin your training program on the right foot. A lack of experience coupled with the repetitive impact placed on the feet and ankles during a long run can produce enough stress to cause hairline fractures and other debilitating foot…
