Usually patients with flat feet know that they have this condition, but if you’re not sure try this easy test. Stand on a firm surface like a sidewalk or bathroom tile, or a piece of newsprint with wet feet. Check your footprint: does the full outline of your foot appear? If yes, you probably have flat feet….
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…
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…
When it comes to children’s foot problems, it is often difficult for parents to know what is normal and what needs attention. Especially when small children don’t have obvious pain or when they are unable to express their discomfort very well, parents want to know whether “this too shall pass” or if it something that…
The arch structure of our feet determines how we walk, which means our arches need to be both sturdy and flexible in order to adjust to different walking surfaces. For most people, their feet have a curve or an arch at the bottom that provides flexibility and shock absorption. But for the five percent of…
