Children's Feet Problems
Foot deformities often occur in childhood. Flatfeet are most often a normal variation of the shape of the arch of the foot and in these cases there is no pain and no treatment is required. If the flatfoot deformity results in stiffness, pain and hard thickening the problem is more severe and should be evaluated professionally.
Heel pain is a common complaint in children and is a result of overuse. It generally occurs in children between the ages of eight and ten. Treatment of overuse injuries involves the use of heel inserts, heelcord stretching and physical therapy. Infection is rare in children but can be the cause of childhood foot pain. Infection can result from a puncture wound to the foot. Pain, fever, and swelling are all signs of infections and medical advice should be sort