Growing Pains & Podiatry Blue mountains

1. Home Treatments Bookings About Contact Us Book an appointment Children’s Skin and Nail Problems Children can often experience a range of different skin and nail problems on their feet during their rapid development in childhood and adolescence. While some skin and nail problems might be minor and self-resolving, there is a range of foot conditions that can linger and require treatment. Common foot conditions that children can suffer from are: Growing conditions like: • Severs - a common cause of heel pain in children and adolescents

2. • Osgoode-Schlatters – the result of childhood repetitive stress injury that results in a bump at the top of the shin, often affecting children who experience growth spurts • Toe walking - a common occurrence as children are learning to walk that most children outgrow but some may continue to do beyond necessity. • Tripping - because of the rapid rate at that children grow, there is a range of reasons why they might experience unusual amounts of tripping including curved-shaped feet, one or both feet turning inwards or even shoes that are too small. • Clawed digits - where one or more toes are bent unusually and may experience corns or callouses. • Ingrown nails- a common occurrence in children resulting in throbbing pain and discomfort and can become infected if left untreated. • Plantar warts – also known as Verrucae, are harmless skin growths that occur on the bottom of children’s feet that can make walking painful. This can occur as children and adolescents are building their immune systems in their developmental years. Positional Problems like: • Intoeing - when feet point inward when walking, can be called “pigeon-toe” • Knock knees - where a child’s knees touch when their ankles are apart when standing straight • Flat feet - where the arches of the feet are flat and don’t have enough curve so the entire foot rests flat on the ground • Bow legs - where legs curve outward at the knees when feet and ankles are close together. How do I know if my child has walking or sports injuries or skin and nail problems?

3. If your child is tripping regularly, choosing to avoid activity, or experiencing disrupted sleep due to dull aches or pains during or after sport, book an assessment to find out if these are related to any underlying foot or lower limb conditions.  It’s not unusual for parents to book regular assessments for their children in their developmental years, and seek footwear guidance when their child starts a new school year, a new sport or after experiencing a growth spurt. Regular assessments can help ensure that your child is able to choose the best types of footwear for their feet, understand how their feet and lower limbs are impacted by different ranges of motion and also get on top of any conditions quickly.  How can I book an assessment for my child? The great news is that Birdwood Podiatry provides a range of therapies that address common sports and walking injuries children and adolescents experience as well as skin and nail conditions at our clinic in Springwood.  If you’d like to book a treatment or have any questions about this treatment please get in touch with us. Give us a call at (02) 4707 6558, email phil@birdwoodpodiatry.com.au or to book an appointment click here. Birdwood Podiatry Phillip Smith (02) 4707 6558 phil@birdwoodpodiatry.com.au Monday - Friday

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