Pediatric (Child) Foot Care

Pediatric Foot Care Danvers, MA

Podiatrists Can Treat Your Child's Feet

About Your Children's Feet

Healthy feet and sure-footedness make milestones in a child’s life possible. Paying close attention to your child's feet from proper grooming to gait will ensure a solid foundation as your youngster grows. After all, their feet are meant to last a lifetime!

The human foot – one of the most complicated parts of the body – has 26 bones, including an intricate system of ligaments, muscles, blood vessels, and nerves. Because the feet of young children are soft and pliable, abnormal body forces can cause deformities.
Sports play a significant role in millions of American childrens’ lives, whether on a team or played as individuals. Parents should be mindful of sports that require a substantial amount of running and turning, or involve contact. These can easily translate into sports injuries. Protective taping of the ankles is often necessary to prevent strains or fractures. Parents should consider discussing these matters with their family podiatrist if they have children participating in sports. Sports-related injuries are on the rise as more children participate actively in sports.
Here are some tips to help your child athlete:
  • Make sure to buy sport-specific shoes. This will not only help improve your child's performance, but also helps keep them free from serious foot and ankle injuries.
  • Don't forget the socks! Without the right socks even the best athletic shoe won't score points on or off the field. The right athletic sock should be made of a natural/synthetic fiber blend, as this helps wick away moisture best. The socks should also not contain any large seams which could cause blisters or irritation.
Foot & Ankle Conditions
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