Pediatric Foot Care in Novato, CA
Children may also suffer from foot conditions very similar to those felt by adults. However, certain conditions may be more severe, occur more frequently, or may show different characteristics due to the active lifestyle of children. Since children are still in their developing years, their bones, muscles, and skin are sensitive and vulnerable to such issues. Having strong and healthy feet will ensure that children do not have lower body issues in the future. Thus, it is important to take your children to a podiatrist regularly for pediatric foot care.
Common Pediatric Foot Conditions
Like adults, children may also get heel pain, flat foot pain, plantar warts, ingrown nails, and athlete's foot. Other podiatric issues children face are:
- Deformities of the foot or ankle in newborns, including bone, joint, and congenital deformities
- Sprains and fractures
- Puncture wounds
- Foreign debris or abscess in the foot or ankle
- Skin and tissue conditions
These conditions may not appear all of a sudden but may occur over a period of time. So, it is important to note when your child complains of pain in the feet, be it the ankle, heel, or sole. Not all kids complain of pain, so another way to recognize foot conditions is to notice if your child avoids running, playing, or being active due to pain. If so, take him to a podiatrist for a proper consultation.
Pediatric Foot Care at Clement Podiatry
Our team consists of expert pediatric podiatrists who are experienced in treating children for foot and ankle issues or congenital deformities. Whether the condition existed since birth or was formed due to an active lifestyle or an injury, we can help. Children who are into sports or dance face regular foot issues. We diagnose such conditions and offer optimum treatment so that they can go back to doing what they love!
So, if your child has been facing any pain or other issues related to the foot or ankle, call Clement Podiatry at (415) 898-4828 or schedule a consultation online.
