Children's Podiatrist Gold Coast
Children's Podiatry
Being parents, we know how important it is for our kids to be enjoying life, free of pain and foot instability.
Children’s feet are constantly growing and changing until the late teenage years. A child’s foot is a complex structure of bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles undergoing rapid development. It’s imperative to be proactive in caring for our kids feet to prevent complications later in life.
Whether you want a check up to ensure the feet are developing correctly, or are concerned about a specific issue, we provide a compete range of services for children from birth to into adulthood.
Issues we commonly see as a pediatric podiatrist include:
- Ingrown and fungal nails
- Specific foot and leg pain
- Heel Pain (Severs Disease)
- In-Toeing/Out-Toeing
- Toe Walking
- Leg Length Discrepancies
- Aching legs (including growing pains)
- Unusual gait patterns
- Advice about school and sports shoes
When should you visit a children’s podiatrist?
If you’re becoming concerned about your child’s feet or legs then you should seek advice from our children’s podiatrists. The paediatric podiatrists at our Gold Coast Foot Clinic are warm and friendly making sure both you and your child are at complete ease when you visit us.
Along with the common issues we treat listed above, other concerns for you to see a children’s podiatrist include unusual gait patterns, flat feet, uneven shoe wear, poor posture, or instability. If you do suffer from any of these issues, scheduling a consultation with one of our children’s podiatrists is paramount. It is important for our growing children that their foott health is taken care of to prevent issues later in life. We treat children of all ages at our Gold Coast podiatry clinic.
However, if you feel your child would be more comfortable at home – we can also provide an in-home visit.
Children’s Orthotics
Our children’s podiatrists may prescribe orthotics to treat your child’s foot issues. Orthotics may be able to improve foot and lower leg function to enable your child to function and grow as they should! Orthotics are particularly helpful in redistributing stresses and strain off the legs to alleviate muscle and joint imbalances in children.
Do I need a referral for my child to see a podiatrist?
Experienced Children's Podiatrists you can trust
Our children’s podiatrists are highly experienced with children’s feet and adopt a thorough approach when it comes to your child’s feet. All our podiatrists offer nurturing and quality paediatric foot care and understand the impact growth causes in certain conditions and the benefit of early intervention. With the benefit of being a Home Visit Podiatrist you can be assured your child is at ease with us.
Children’s Podiatry FAQs
A children’s podiatrist assesses and treats concerns affecting a child’s feet, ankles, legs and walking pattern. This may include heel pain, foot or leg pain, flat feet, toe walking, in-toeing, out-toeing, frequent tripping, ingrown toenails, plantar warts and advice about footwear.
Consider booking a podiatry assessment if your child regularly experiences foot, heel, ankle or leg pain, frequently trips, walks on their toes, develops an unusual walking pattern or has difficulty keeping up with other children. Uneven shoe wear, recurring ingrown toenails and skin concerns can also be assessed.
Flat feet are common in babies and young children because their arches are still developing. Many children have flat feet without experiencing pain or mobility problems. An assessment may be helpful if your child’s flat feet are painful, stiff, noticeably different between each foot or affecting how they walk and play.
Not every child with flat feet needs orthotics. Treatment depends on whether the flat feet are causing pain, fatigue, instability or difficulty with everyday activities. A podiatrist can assess your child’s foot posture and movement before recommending footwear changes, exercises, orthotics or another suitable treatment approach.
Yes. A podiatrist can assess persistent toe walking and look at your child’s gait, muscle flexibility, strength and foot function. Toe walking is common in younger children, but an assessment is recommended if it continues beyond approximately three years of age, occurs only on one side or affects balance and movement.
In-toeing and out-toeing are common while children develop and often improve over time. It is worth seeking advice if the position is severe, getting worse, different between each leg, causing frequent falls or accompanied by pain. A podiatrist can assess how your child’s feet and legs move while walking.
Yes. Heel pain in active and growing children can have several possible causes. A podiatrist can assess when the pain occurs, examine the foot and ankle, review footwear and activity levels, and recommend an individual management plan. Persistent heel pain should not simply be dismissed as growing pains.
During the appointment, the podiatrist will discuss your concerns and assess your child’s feet, legs, footwear and walking pattern. Depending on the issue, the podiatrist may also observe running, balance or other movements. You will receive an explanation of the findings and personalised treatment recommendations where needed.
Children’s shoes should match the natural shape of the foot and provide enough room for the toes to move comfortably. They should fit securely around the heel without being too tight. Because children’s feet grow quickly, check the fit regularly and have both feet measured when buying new shoes.
Yes. The Foot Stop provides children’s podiatry appointments at its Gold Coast clinic and may also provide home visits depending on your location and your child’s needs. Contact the team to discuss the most suitable appointment option.