Children’s Podiatry in Perth
We want your children to be happy and healthy…just like you! So, let’s keep them healthy from the ground up, shall we?
If you’re ready to book an appointment now, call us on 08-9319-3030 or scroll to the bottom of the page to book an appointment online.
We have a dedicated children’s room for your little ones to come visit and play. In our experience, when children are busy playing and exploring, it becomes easier for our podiatrists to distinguish potential problems from normal development in little feet, ankles and knees.
We believe the best way to keep young feet healthy, comfortable and pain free for life is preventing problems early. That’s why we offer advice and reassurance for parents and gentle, pain free treatments for your children.
We work with tiny toes from 6 weeks old right up to to size 14 teenage sporting injuries, plantar warts and painful ingrown nails.
Children’s Development and Foot Problems
Sometimes, childhood foot problems may not be painful. It is important to be aware of what to look for and have your little one’s feet checked if you are worried. Some common concerns you may notice include:
- Reluctance to participate in organised sport and physical activity.
- Complaints about ‘tired’ legs.
- Low or flattened arches.
- Feet turning inwards or out.
- Heels leaning towards each other.
- Unusual ‘bouncy’ gait.
- Toe walking.
- Differences between feet, such as one foot turning out or being flatter than the other.
- Different wear on shoes, especially on the inside of the sole.
- Consistent pain in any area of the feet should always be investigated
What to Look for and When to Seek Help
| Age | What's Normal | What Needs Attention |
|---|---|---|
| Birth to 18 months | Straight feet Arches may not be obvious. | Deformities such as club foot (usually detected early) |
| 18 months to 4 years | First steps taken Bow legs with slight out toeing gait. | Not walking Knock knees Flat feet Tip toe walking |
| 4 to 8 years | Heel to toe gait Knock knees Running Skipping Hopping Balancing | Flat feet Tired legs Heel pain Shin pain Bouncy walk (needs urgent attention) Ingrown nails Plantar warts Growing pains |
| 8 to 18 years | Straight feet with slight out toeing Straight legs Playing sport No pain Developing strength Increasing stamina | Shin pain Knee pain Heel pain Bunions (needs urgent attention) Ingrown nails Growing pains |
Your children depend on having healthy, pain free feet to get them where they’re going in life. It is worth having your child’s feet checked to ensure small foot problems don’t develop into big foot problems. A change of footwear or some simple stretches will help resolve many common problems. Remember, feet are for life!
Booking an Appointment
Please call 08-9319-3030 or email: [email protected]. Alternatively, you can book an appointment online using the form below.
