Orthotics Can Alleviate Kids' Foot Pain

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Childhood is all about playing, right? Whether at home, on the playground, or as part of a sports competition, kids love to play. However, what if foot pain is preventing your child from taking part? A board-certified podiatrist like Dr. Jason Grossman is an expert in pediatric foot care and can help.

Children can experience foot pain as a result of a wide range of issues, including:

  • anatomical anomalies

  • foot and ankle injuries such as fractures, ankle sprains, shin splints, tendonitis, and more

  • flat feet or high arches

  • overpronation or oversupination

  • posture or gait abnormalities

  • growing pains

  • growth plate disorders such as Sever’s disease

If your son or daughter is experiencing foot pain, the first step on the road to recovery is a visit with your foot doctor. Your podiatrist will begin the appointment with a careful and thorough examination resulting in specific and accurate diagnosis, then work with you to create an individualized and effective plan for treatment and ongoing care. Depending on the diagnosis, that plan might include over-the-counter or prescription medications, physical therapy, or even foot and ankle surgery. It also might consist of a prescription for custom orthotics.

Unlike the one size fits all gel inserts that you might find at your local pharmacy or big box store, orthotics are medical devices prescribed and created by your podiatrist after a careful examination that often involves a digital foot scan or other imaging technology. They can be soft and flexible, to provide cushioning, or hard and rigid, to provide extra support. Your podiatrist will prescribe the best type for your child based on their needs.

Is your child experiencing foot pain? Do you have a concern about a family member’s foot health, or even about your own? Schedule a convenient appointment to see Jason Grossman, DPM in Advanced Feet and Ankle Care’s modern, comfortable Middlesex county offices in Old Bridge and Sayreville NJ today. Call our friendly staff at (732) 679-4330 or click here to get started.

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