This practice has a special interest in children's foot problems. Some problems commonly seen are knocked or bowing knees, pigeon toeing, flat feet, knee problems, or in fact any unusual gait. A full assessment is performed using video and treadmill technology to identify the source of the problem. Most children's foot problems can be satisfactorily resolved via the use of a number of different modalities including:

    • Joint mobilisation
    • Orthotics
    • Stretching and strengthening exercises
    • Myotherapy / corrective exercise.
As children become more active in sport we have witnessed a dramatic increase in sports related injuries such as: Achilles Tendonitis, Osgood Schlatters disease etc.. To complete the assessment we also offer a footwear advisory service where we advise parents on the most suitable footwear for their child. We will also check fitting of existing footwear worn by your child. If you are concerned by the way your child runs or walks phone the practice for a gait analysis now! Early diagnosis and treatment is vital to obtaining a successful result. The saddest words we hear are "I wish I had brought my child for treatment much earlier".

SOCK WARNING!
Be careful when purchasing embroidered childrens socks. They may look cute, but they can, in some circumstances, be dangerous. Turn an embroidered sock inside out. If there are long, loose nylon threads from the embroidery, BE CAREFUL. Little toes have been known to have been caught up in the strong nylon threads and "strangled" sometimes with disastrous results. It goes without saying that natural fibres are best for feet.