ABOUT THE PRACTICE
Footlink - Kidsfeet is the only Podiatry practice in Australia exclusively for children (0 - 18 years). The practice has been established for almost a decade in which time thousands of children have had there foot and lower limb problems diagnosed and treated.
The staff at Footlink - Kidsfeet strive to create a friendly atmosphere in which children feel comfortable and safe.
Our Podiatrists are up to date with the latest research about children's foot and lower limb conditions, in particular relating to gait (walking style) and posture control (gross motor skill development).
This knowledge is essential for diagnosis of chronic pain (often mislabelled as growing pains) and sports injuries.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- The younger the child the easier and shorter the treatment in general.
- If you think something is wrong with your child's feet, then it is likely that there is something wrong.
- Don't wait for your child to grow out of foot problems, because many do not.
- If your child is going to grow out of their foot problems, you should notice steady and gradual improvement from week to week.
- Critical aspect of postural development occur from birth to eight years when the adult gait patterns are formed.
- Growing pains can be an indication that there is something wrong.
YOU SHOULD CONTACT US WHEN
- You first notice a problem with your child's feet.
- A relative or friend makes comment about your child's feet.
- Your child complains of tired or sore feet or legs.
- Your child is not walking by the age of 18 months.
- Your child wants to be carried most of the time.
WE TREAT
- Gait (walking) related disorders.
- In-toeing
- Out-toeing
- Tip- toe walking
- Delayed walking
- Flat feet
- Limb length differences
- Low muscle tone
- Balance problems and clumsiness
- Sports injuries.
- Ingrown toenails.
- Hammer toes.
- Bunions.
- Twisted toes.
- Skin conditions
