Follow these 6 steps when shopping for school shoes for your child: There should be a thumb width of room between the longest toe and the end of the shoe (this may be your child’s 2nd toe!) Removable insole – A quick way to ensure the shoes are wide enough is to ask your child […]
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Before you begin to encourage your family to move more, check everyone’s shoes still fit well and are fit for purpose. Kids feet grow fast, so check to see if there is a thumb widths breadth from the longest toe to the tip of the shoe. The last thing you (or they!) want is to […]
Take advantage of our FREE foot check for all students Problems with your child’s feet could become problems for life if not treated early. Foot conditions have the potential to develop into knee, hip and back pain that can have serious consequences on development and posture. Bones and joints in children are constantly growing and […]
TIP THREE Pain can be a subjective experience, yet no matter how it is packaged it shouldn’t be ignored. To avoid pain it is important to have shoes that fit well and are comfortable, since pain in your feet can trigger a ‘chain effect’ of pain elsewhere such as in your hips or knees. DO […]
TIP TWO Correctly fitted shoes can make a big difference to your foot health. In fact, up to twice your bodyweight in force is applied through your feet and legs with every step. And did you know that your longest toe may not necessarily be your big toe? Bear this in mind when being fitted […]
TIP ONE Let’s talk toenails…Not the most delightful topic, but oh so important when it comes to looking after your foot health. Did you know that fungal nail infection happens when the nail becomes discoloured, thickened and brittle? Here is how to minimise your chances of this happening. DO Wash and dry your feet thoroughly […]
Knock knees Also known as genu valgus, is when the knees ‘face each other’. This position commonly occurs between the ages of 3 to 4 and will slowly reduce or ‘straighten up’ with age. When to book an appointment Asymmetry Any pain Outside of age for stage Excessive knock knees Level of activity is affected […]
FLAT FEET Flat feet are very common in children as they develop proper foot structure and muscle strength. Children may have a ‘collapsed arch’ or rolled in ankles. This is often associated with decreased muscle strength and joint flexibility. Symptoms Reduced walking pace Clumsy or tripping Pain in the feet, knees, hips or back Blistering […]
Growing Pains? Is pain most commonly affecting the legs during adolescence. This pain most often occurs at afternoon to night time and will affect the muscles. Growing pains is defined as pain in the muscles and not the bones or joints. Often it is genralised muscle pain which is often described as non-specific pain. There […]