Does your child show some common signs of foot problems?
• Toes pointed inward or outward
• Persistent tripping
• Over-lapping or under-lapping toes
• Knock knees
• Bulging ankles
• Leg cramps, tired legs or feet (aka “growing pains”)
• Corns, calluses or warts
• Flat feet
• Abnormal shoe wear
• Ingrown toenails
If you answered YES to any of the above, please book an appointment to have your child assessed by our expert Chiropodists.
WHY YOUR CHILD'S FOOT CARE IS IMPORTANT
You worry about your children’s teeth, eyes, and other parts of the body. You teach brushing and grooming, but what do you do about your child’s feet - those still developing feet which have to carry the entire weight of the body throughout a lifetime? Having strong, healthy feet allows your child to walk, run, and play in comfort and correct posture. If your child's feet form correctly, certain types of back and leg pain can be avoided later in life.
Many adult foot problems have their origin in childhood. An examination of the lower extremity insures that your child is growing correctly. Our Chiropodists can also make sure that your child's gait (walking pattern) is correct. This helps prevent some future foot problems, and if a problem does arise, it can be handled early, when it is easier to treat.
Neglecting foot health invites problems in other parts of the body, such as the knees, hips, legs and back. There can also be undesirable personality effects. The youngster with troublesome feet walks awkwardly and usually has poor general posture. As a result, the growing child may become shy, introverted and avoid athletics and social functions.
Children rarely complain of pain in their feet or legs. When they do, most people believe them to be “growing pains”. However, the achiness or tiredness may be the result of severe tendonitis due to joints being out of position or misaligned.
Kids with flat feet tend to become sedentary and cannot walk or play sports for long periods of time due to over working muscles and excessive pressure on hips, knees, ankles and foot joints.
Kids with high arches tend to experience more ankle, knee, hip and lower back pain because they cannot tolerate the shock which occurs when they walk or run. Proper evaluation of a child by our expert Chiropodists can prevent future disabilities in life.
To book an appointment with our expert chiropodists, please call Northumberland Physiotherapy and Foot Health Centre in Cobourg, at 905-373-7045. For more information, visit our website at http://www.we-fix-u.com/
• Toes pointed inward or outward
• Persistent tripping
• Over-lapping or under-lapping toes
• Knock knees
• Bulging ankles
• Leg cramps, tired legs or feet (aka “growing pains”)
• Corns, calluses or warts
• Flat feet
• Abnormal shoe wear
• Ingrown toenails
If you answered YES to any of the above, please book an appointment to have your child assessed by our expert Chiropodists.
WHY YOUR CHILD'S FOOT CARE IS IMPORTANT
You worry about your children’s teeth, eyes, and other parts of the body. You teach brushing and grooming, but what do you do about your child’s feet - those still developing feet which have to carry the entire weight of the body throughout a lifetime? Having strong, healthy feet allows your child to walk, run, and play in comfort and correct posture. If your child's feet form correctly, certain types of back and leg pain can be avoided later in life.
Many adult foot problems have their origin in childhood. An examination of the lower extremity insures that your child is growing correctly. Our Chiropodists can also make sure that your child's gait (walking pattern) is correct. This helps prevent some future foot problems, and if a problem does arise, it can be handled early, when it is easier to treat.
Neglecting foot health invites problems in other parts of the body, such as the knees, hips, legs and back. There can also be undesirable personality effects. The youngster with troublesome feet walks awkwardly and usually has poor general posture. As a result, the growing child may become shy, introverted and avoid athletics and social functions.
Children rarely complain of pain in their feet or legs. When they do, most people believe them to be “growing pains”. However, the achiness or tiredness may be the result of severe tendonitis due to joints being out of position or misaligned.
Kids with flat feet tend to become sedentary and cannot walk or play sports for long periods of time due to over working muscles and excessive pressure on hips, knees, ankles and foot joints.
Kids with high arches tend to experience more ankle, knee, hip and lower back pain because they cannot tolerate the shock which occurs when they walk or run. Proper evaluation of a child by our expert Chiropodists can prevent future disabilities in life.
To book an appointment with our expert chiropodists, please call Northumberland Physiotherapy and Foot Health Centre in Cobourg, at 905-373-7045. For more information, visit our website at http://www.we-fix-u.com/
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