Children

CHILDREN’S PODIATRY IN LAKE MACQUARIE


FOOT CARE FOR CHILDREN

The team at Lake Macquarie and James Pascoe Podiatry is dedicated to helping your children grow and develop into strong adults with a confident stride. To this end, we offer treatment for injuries, developmental advice and recommendations for exercise to promote healthy growth. Located in Belmont, we see patients from across the Lake Macquarie region including Belmont, Kotara, Swansea and Rathmines

INJURIES


Children of all ages suffer from foot, knee and lower leg injuries. These can be trauma-related injuries from falling or playing a sport, stress injuries, injuries from overuse or other types of injury. Whatever the cause, these injuries can be painful and may hinder physical activities by causing discomfort with every motion.


We diagnose and treat injuries for children of all ages, even adolescents. The anatomy of young children varies from that of an adolescent, but no one is immune to injury. We strive to help each child return to a state of health that allows them to do everything they desire without fear of further injury.


If your child is struggling with a foot, knee or lower leg injury, get in touch with our podiatrists.

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DEVELOPMENT


As children develop, the feet and knees change. Young children have soft, pliable feet that are more prone to injury and stress-related damage. Even so, it’s wise to avoid overprotecting your child. The best way for their feet and legs to grow stronger and to develop properly is to allow them to be active in a safe environment.


Children at a young age need a full range of motion to develop their feet healthily. They need to jump, kick, run and regularly move to allow their feet and muscles to grow and strengthen together.


That is true even from a young age. For appropriate development of the feet, we advise parents not to allow their infants to use walkers. Infant walkers encourage an improper gait that can place unnecessary stress on the toes as the child walks.


Sitting, walking and general movement can all play a role in the growth and development of your child. We will help you determine what your child may need as they grow and how to correct issues as they appear.

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GROWTH & ACTIVITY


We recommend children to be active and move regularly when possible. Young children should receive space to walk barefoot and develop proper muscle growth in the feet and legs. If shoes are a requirement at early stages of walking, we can recommend fitted shoes that will still allow a full range of motion.

SIGNS TO OBSERVE


Many children develop fully without injuries hindering their development. However, it’s wise for parents and caregivers to remain vigilant and look for any signs of injury or developmental problems. These can be observed through common signs, such as:


  • Walking awkwardly
  • Tripping continually or regularly
  • Unusual fatigue
  • Running clumsily
  • Disproportionate wear on shoes


If you see your child exhibiting any of these signs or if you catch any other unusual signs, consult with Lake Macquarie and James Pascoe Podiatry. We will examine your child’s walking gait, looking for anything that may indicate a problem somewhere in the foot, knee or lower leg. Upon discovering the problem, we will work with your child to correct the issue and return them to a healthy growth and development path.

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