Children's Podiatry

The most common childhood concerns that present to Principal Podiatry are related to walking. During development and growth, parents may notice issues with their child's alignment most of which can be treated simply with conservative treatment by the physician at Principal Podiatry.

Alignment

• In-toeing
• Out-toeing
• Toe-walking
• Flat feet
• Rigid / stiff feet
• Limb length differences

Development

• Tripping
• Clumsiness
• Reduced coordination
• Reduced muscle tone
• Children becoming easily fatigued when walking

Overuse Injuries

• Sever's disease (heel pain)
• Osgood-Schlatter's disease (knee pain)
• Perthe's disease (hip pain)

If you have any concerns with your child's foot, leg or walking, contact Principal Podiatry to book a full children's assessment with our qualified and experienced podiatrists.

If you feel comfortable, we may ask you to walk on the treadmill. Please bring appropriate shoes.