Young athletes often have to deal with various foot issues that could mess up their long-term health and performance. From overuse injuries to simple slip-ups, these issues are no match for a trusty podiatrist. Common Foot Problems in Young Athletes How a Podiatrist Can Help How Can Young Athletes Deal with Overuse Injuries Foot problems…
One of the top reasons why children are seen in the Emergency Department at US hospitals is unintentional injury, which includes sports injuries. While we encourage children to stay active and participate in sports, we also acknowledge the risk of injury to the feet and ankles that comes with it. There are many ways that children can get injured…
While it is good for team building and socializing, there are also negative foot health effects for having children play sports starting at a young age. This is especially true for children and teenagers that specialize in one sport, repeating specific movements that include high-impact jumping or running. Sports like basketball, track, tennis, and gymnastics can…
With warm weather catching up to us in New Jersey, it’s time to outfit the kids in their new spring sandals. The ever-present flip flops may seem like economical and fun footwear for this time of year, but it’s best to steer clear for your child’s foot health. We hope this doesn’t end up in a…
What do a 70-year old woman with diabetes and an 8-year old boy with an intoeing deformity have in common? They both are improving their foot health by wearing custom-fitted orthotic devices. Orthotics are inserts that fit into shoes to correct an abnormal walking pattern or redistribute pressure to alleviate a foot problem. Some shoe inserts…
