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The Functional Podiatrist - Children's Podiatry Services

At The Functional Podiatrist, we specialse in diagnosing, treating, and managing foot and ankle conditions in children. Our goal is to ensure your child's mobility and comfort from their first steps onward

Children's Issues We Scan For:

  • Flat Feet - Common in young children, may or may not require treatment.

  • In-Toeing & Out-Toeing - Observing how a child walks to assess for gait abnormalities.

  • Heel Pain - Could be a sign of Sever's disease or plantar fasciitis.

  • Walking Patterns - Monitoring abnormalities that might affect posture and development.

  • Toe Walking - Persistent toe walking can indicate underlying conditions.

  • Sports Injuries - Assessing acute and overuse injuries common in young athletes.

Testing Protocols:

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  • Physical Examination - Detailed assessment of foot and ankle, including skin condition and structural abnormalities.

  • Functional testing - in-depth screening of balance, coordination and functional tasks

  • Gait Analysis - Using state-of-the-art technology to analyse walking patterns.

  • Biomechanical Assessment - Evaluating the motion of the feet and legs during movement.

  • Exercises - Often stretching or strengthening is provided to help correct imbalances

  • Gait Retraining - This is series of movement designed to improve they way we walk or run

  • Orthotics  - Designing supports tailored to the child's feet for improved comfort and function.

Please if you have any further questions ​contact our team on 02035760630 or send us an email at info@thefunctionalpodiatrist.uk 

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