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PROBLEMS WE TREAT  

• Walking problems

  Bowlegs When standing straight with toes pointing forward, children with bowlegs will have ankles that touch and knees that do not. A biomechanical assessment with one of our Podiatrists is recommended in order to determine...

  Knee Pain

  Does your child often complain from physical activity such as running, jumping, squatting and kneeling? Is there a swollen bump under your child’s knee-cap? Despite these problems can your child still walk normally without any...

  Heel Pain

  Does your child have difficulties in walking? Do they experience pain in their heels? Sever’s Disease is a common cause of heel pain in developing children, especially those who are physically active. It normally occurs...

  

  Flat Feet

  There are two types of Flat Feet in children – Flexible and Rigid. In Flexible Flat Feet, the arch disappears when standing but returns when not standing. Though a Flexible Flat Foot is considered to...

• Intoeing – ‘Pigeon Toes’

  Intoeing occurs when a child’s feet turn inward instead of pointing straight ahead when they walk or run. It is commonly referred to as being “pigeon-toed”. Occasionally, severe intoeing may cause young children to stumble...

  

  Corns and Calluses

  Although corns and calluses are both thick, hardened layers of skin that develop when your skin tries to protect itself against friction, they are not the same thing. Corns are painful, smaller and have a...

  Diabetic Foot Care

  Diligent foot care is required for diabetic patients in order to prevent serious complications. The feet of diabetic patients are at particular risk for problems as this condition can cause damage to the nerves and...

  Plantar Warts

  Plantar warts are hard, grainy growths that are the result of Human Papilloma virus (HPV). HPV is the most common viral infection that affects the skin. Signs and symptoms of plantar warts can include: A...

• Nails

  Ingrown toe nails Ingrown toe nails are commonly seen in our practice. Typically, a nail becomes ingrown when a corner punctures the skin surrounding the toe, resulting in pain and infection. Possible causes include: Improper...

  Flat Feet

  Flat Feet is a condition that affects both children and adults. It occurs when the arch on the inside of the foot is flattened such that, when standing, the entire sole of the foot touches...

  

  Bunions

  A bunion is usually described as a bump on the side of the big toe causing it to lean toward the second toe rather than pointing straight ahead. The primary cause for a bunion is...

  

  Heel Pain

  Typically, heel pain is felt by middle-aged men and woman, those who regularly partake in sporting activities and those significantly overweight and on their feet a lot. Heel spurs, bony and painful growths hidden under...