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  • Home
  • About Us
  • General Foot Care
  • Our Services
    • General Podiatry
    • Sports Podiatry
    • Paediatric Podiatry
    • Orthotic Therapy
    • Diabetic Podiatry
    • KeryFlex®
    • Nail Surgery
  • Contact Us
  • BOOK ONLINE

​Paediatric Podiatry

Development
Children’s feet are different from those of an adult, as they aren’t fully formed. The bones do not fully form in the feet until the age of 18. The last bone in the
foot does not start to develop until the age of 3 years old.
Walking​
Children commonly begin to walk between 10-20 months, however, children move through developmental stages at their own pace. Children will also roll, crawl and run in their own time. When your child begins to to walk, shoes should be used only for protection from the ground. Children going barefoot or wearing soft shoes will help the foot to develop and assist in strengthening muscles. In toeing and out toeing are a common part of normal development however if this is present in only one foot or leg or over the age of 4, a Podiatrist should be consulted.
Growing feet
​Children’s feet go through rapid changes quickly, arch development is an individual thing and foot length and size are constantly changing. Size checks should be done very 1-3 months up to the age of 3 and If your child is having pain or one foot that looks different from the other then a Podiatrist can be of assistance.
Skin and Nails
​Children may occasionally experience problems with their nails and skin. Some conditions such as ingrown nails,athletes foot and warts require Podiatrist treatment.
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If your child is showing signs of:​
  • walking on their tip toes
  • heel pain
  • if your child’s walk does not look symmetrical
  • uneven shoe wear
  • new skin rashes or hard skin lumps
  • reoccurring pain which increases with activity
  • frequent tripping
  • In toeing
  • out toeing
  • flat feet
  • any other concerns about your  child’s feet
​​An examination by a Podiatrist is advised as early examination is the most effective treatment.
Footwear tips​
  • Be sure to measure both feet for length
  • A thumb size gap should be present between the toes and end of the shoe as this could otherwise damage the nail or toe
  • Avoid buying shoes that require breaking in
  • Shop for shoes late in the day as feet swell throughout the day so it is best to fit when feet at their largest

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Rhodes Podiatry welcomes your phone calls and questions but also takes online bookings. Our online booking system is shared with our sister clinics at Newington Podiatry, Wentworth Point Podiatry, and Ryde District Podiatry. Simply click through here to make an online booking

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Rhodes Podiatry
Inside My Health Medical Centre
Level 8, Rhodes Shopping Centre
1 Rider Boulevard,
Rhodes, NSW, 2138

Telephone - (02) 9736 2200
Fax - (02) 9086 9041
Email - info@rhodespodiatry.com.au

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