Does your child suffer from foot pain? Are you concerned about their feet or the way they walk? As paediatric podiatrists in Adelaide with a special interest in preventative care, we can help your child through a wide range of foot and foot-related health services.

Over the years, we have worked extensively with children—including children with special needs such as participants in the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme). We have staff who have taught paediatric podiatry at the University of South Australia for nearly 20 years, in addition to being involved with numerous junior sports teams in South Australia.

We can diagnose and treat foot, ankle, leg, and gait issues present in both early and late childhood, helping to ensure your child’s changing and growing feet are developing appropriately.

What age should a child see a podiatrist?

There’s no ‘magic number’ when it comes to how old a child should be to see a podiatrist. Instead, it’s more about whether there are any signs of foot or walking issues that should be investigated.

Indeed, children of any age and often as young as toddlers can see us if parents or carers have health concerns around how their feet or lower limbs are developing.

What are common foot or foot-related health issues to be aware of in children?

• Abnormal walking such as in-toeing and out-toeing
• Walking on tip toes
• Coordination issues
• Foot, heel, or leg pain
• Flat feet
• Frequent walking on tiptoes
• Ingrown toenails
• Regular tripping or falling
• Skin rashes or hard skin on feet

Concerned about your child’s foot health? Call us on 08 8338 0622 or book online to schedule an appointment with one of our paediatric podiatrists in Adelaide.