August 12, 2020
Best care for ankle problems in children
Children experience a variety of foot and ankle problems from overuse injuries, including flat foot deformities, sports injuries, and ingrown toenails.
Having strong, healthy feet allows children 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 ensures that your child is growing correctly.
In our experience, children’s shoes and shoes for different contact sports, e.g., hockey shoes, basketball baseball shoes, soccer cleats, or some athletic have no or little arch support and shock absorption. The abnormal forces on the legs and feet are the number one cause of injury. The most common complaint we see is the child from ages 9-12 with heel pain (Calcaneal Apophysitis).
This pain is caused within the growth plate as it attempts to close—a normal occurrence by age 12-14. Arch pain and shin pain are also related to poor support of the foot and leg tendons and ligaments poorly supportive shoes are the main culprits.
It is essential that your children get personalized evaluation and attention in adolescent years.
Please feel free to call us for your child’s foot evaluation 480-342-9999
