Taking Care of Your Child’s Feet

Your child is constantly growing, and so are their feet. The best time to pay attention to potential foot issues and prevent future ones is now! Early detection is extremely important to prevent disastrous foot conditions, so it’s best to act fast, pay attention to your child’s behavior, and avoid delaying treatment. At Advanced Feet and Ankle Care, we are qualified and equipped to treat your child’s feet. When should you come to us for help? We recommend giving our office a call if you notice any of the following concerns.

Is Your Child Experiencing Foot Problems?

Depending on your child’s age or communication skills, you may hear pain complaints directly or need to pay attention to signs of distress. Nonverbal signs of distress can include grimacing during simple tasks like putting on shoes or putting away toys. Ask directly about foot or ankle pain.

Common Pediatric Foot and Ankle Problems Include…

• Toe walking

• Warts

• Flat feet

• Pigeon toes

• Sports injuries

• Ingrown toenails

• Heel pain

• Sprains

What Are Some of The Causes?

Causes can range from family history to foot hygiene. Warts, for example, can be prevented with proper foot hygiene. Improper toenail clipping or wearing shoes too small can cause ingrown toenails. 

What About Treatments?

Depending on the diagnosis, our office will offer a personalized treatment plan. We are also here as a resource to help you prevent future foot conditions. Our doctors recommend that your child see us once a year for a daily checkup. We also provide custom orthotics as a treatment option, as these devices are helpful for common childhood foot conditions.

Advanced Feet and Ankle Care is here to assist you with your podiatry needs! To make an appointment with Jason M. Grossman, DPM, and Paul A. Osemene, DPM, call us at (732) 679-4330 or click here to schedule an appointment. The staff at our Old Bridge and Sayreville offices are ready and eager to help.