Paediatric Podiatry
Greater Manchester Foot care podiatrists specialise in treating a variety of ailments. We address a number of common paediatric conditions in children, such as:
Foot Pain
What is discomfort in the feet?
Any pain or discomfort felt in the foot or its environs is referred to as foot pain. Although it can appear anywhere, children’s foot pain frequently manifests as heel pain. Please see one of our podiatrists if your child is complaining of foot pain so they can examine him or her and determine the source of the issue. A suitable treatment strategy can be created after the reason has been determined.
Why do feet hurt?
There are numerous reasons why youngsters get foot pain. The location of your child’s foot pain could reveal the reason, for instance:
Heel pain
- Severs Disease
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Haglunds deformity
Mid-foot pain
- Kohlers disease
- Forefoot pain
- Metatarsal stress fracture
- Ill-fitting footwear
- Toe deformities
- Weight
Arch pain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Ill-fitting footwear
- Weight
If my child is experiencing foot pain, what should I do?
It is crucial to get the reason of your child’s foot pain looked at. In order to determine the cause and provide a suitable treatment plan, our podiatrists at Greater Manchester Foot Care will evaluate and examine your child’s foot.
Tip-toe walking: what is it?
When a child walks on the balls of their feet, it is referred to as toe walking. This suggests that their heels make little to no touch with the ground. Toe walking is quite frequent among young children starting to walk, and it usually goes away by the time the child is two years old. After the age of two, children who still toe walk should be examined to determine whether there is an underlying reason.
If your child toe walks, podiatrists can help by first determining the problem and then creating a suitable treatment plan or referral if needed. The goal of toe walking treatment is to help your child walk normally from heel to toe.
What makes kids walk on their toes?
Although toe walking is frequent and a natural developmental stage in toddlers, a regular heel-to-toe gait should have started by the time the child was two years old. After the age of two, children who toe walk may have an underlying cause, such as:
- Cerebral palsy
- Shortened calf muscles
- Muscle dystrophies
- Habit
- Orthotics
- Exercises
- Footwear review
- Cushioning and padding
- Hard skin removal from high pressure points
Fallen arches: what are they?
The term “fallen arches” refers to feet with a flat internal arch. Because the arch is packed with a layer of fat, fallen arches are quite typical in infants.
Additionally, toddlers’ fallen arches are a perfectly typical developmental stage.
The arch starts to form between the ages of five and six; if this does not occur, the cause will determine the course of treatment. For instance, if the flat foot is caused by a neurological disorder or developmental problem, this needs to be looked at.
Flexible joints and ligaments cause many youngsters to have fallen arches; these children typically don’t need treatment unless their fallen arches are painful or interfere with their ability to walk (e.g., frequently ‘tripping’).
In order to determine the source of your child’s falling arches, our podiatrists will examine the mechanics of their leg and foot. The session will cover whether your child needs foot orthotics and/or exercises.
What causes children to have fallen arches?
Children’s fallen arches can be brought on by:
- Flexible joints
- Neurological conditions; cerebral palsy, down syndrome
- Developmental issues:
- Tarsal coalition (fused bones)
The action to take if my child has fallen arches?
See one of our podiatrists at Greater Manchester Foot Care if you are concerned about your child’s fallen arches or if you just want additional information. Our podiatrists are extremely skilled in identifying and treating a wide range of conditions affecting the feet and lower limbs. When necessary, our podiatrists will create a treatment plan; if not, they will refer you to another specialist.
Sweaty feet: what are they?
As the name implies, sweaty feet are feet that sweat. Sweating is a natural way for the body to cool itself, and the feet have a lot of sweat glands. Excessive sweating can occur when the body produces more perspiration than is required to cool down; this condition is known as hyperhidrosis.
If your child has sweaty feet, podiatrists can help by determining what is typical and, if required, providing medical advice on how to address the issue.
Why do feet get sweaty?
There are numerous reasons for sweaty feet, including:
- Synthetic socks and shoes
- Warmth.
- Activity
A disorder affecting the sympathetic nervous system, which regulates body temperature, may occasionally be the cause of excessive perspiration. The body may create more perspiration than is necessary for cooling down if there is a problem with the sympathetic nervous system. These youngsters frequently have sweaty palms in addition to other parts of their bodies.
If my child’s feet are sweating, what should I do?
Come see one of our podiatrists at Greater Manchester Foot Care for some assistance and guidance if you think your child’s sweaty feet are excessive. Our podiatrists have extensive training in the diagnosis and management of foot and lower limb disorders. Our kind podiatrist will examine your child and, if necessary, and create a treatment plan
Knee Pain
What is pain in the knee?
Pain and/or discomfort at the knee joint are referred to as knee pain.
Children often experience knee pain, which usually goes away quickly. In order to determine the source, stop additional harm, and lessen excruciating symptoms, your child’s knee discomfort that lasts longer than a week needs to be evaluated.
The medical speciality of podiatry is focused on the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting the foot and lower limbs. Greater Manchester Foot Care podiatrists will identify the underlying cause of your child’s knee pain and create a suitable treatment plan with the goal of reducing any discomfort and enhancing knee function.
What causes children’s knee pain?
There are several reasons why children experience knee discomfort, therefore it’s essential that a podiatrist accurately diagnoses your child so that a suitable treatment plan can start.
If my child is experiencing knee pain, what should I do?
Based on the signs and symptoms, a comprehensive history, and a knee examination, our podiatrists at Greater Manchester Foot Care will determine the source of your child’s knee pain. They are competent in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of knee pathologies. We’ll then talk about your child’s knee pain treatment alternatives.
The reason of your child’s knee pain should be identified so that a suitable treatment plan can be implemented, one that aims to both improve the knee joint’s function and alleviate any discomfort.
An ingrown toenail: what is it?
Onychocryptosis, the medical term for an ingrown toenail, is a painful condition that can affect one or both sides of a toenail. An ingrown toenail causes pain, irritation, and sometimes infection when the nail pierces the surrounding flesh and then presses or develops into it.
Visit our podiatrists if your child has an ingrown toenail so that appropriate medical treatment can be administered. A podiatrist at Greater Manchester Foot care can treat your child’s toenails on a regular basis or remove them permanently if their shape makes them difficult to cut or prone to recurrent ingrowth.
For a child with an ingrown toenail, what would podiatry involve?
Depending on the severity of the issue, a child with an ingrown toenail may require podiatry. Children’s ingrown toenails may be treated non-surgically or surgically (with a topical anaesthetic). The severity of your child’s symptoms will determine the appropriate course of treatment. Nail surgery is not always required, and the issue can frequently be promptly fixed in a clinic. You will be consulted if nail surgery is determined to be the best course of action.
Following the removal of the ingrown toenail, our podiatrists will provide you with guidance on appropriate nail cutting methods and footwear to help you avoid the issue in the future.
Therefore, Greater Manchester Foot Care will treat an ingrown toenail by doing one or more of the following:
- Nail Surgery
- Cutting nails
- Review of footwear
- Antibiotics
If my child gets an ingrown toenail, what should I do?
It is crucial to have your child’s ingrown toenail addressed if you think they may have one. Our podiatrists at Greater Manchester Foot Care can remove the troublesome nail spike in a quick and painless manner in the clinic if treatment is received promptly. Minor surgery utilising a local anaesthetic may be required to remove the problematic side of the nail if it is completely ingrown and cannot be removed in a clinic. An appropriate assessment will be conducted and you will be fully informed if surgical intervention is necessary to remove the ingrown toenail.
