Clik here to view.
Good children’s foot care makes the pitter-patter of little feet stronger
Strong, healthy feet begin in childhood where early recognition and management of foot problems will prevent medical and structural problems later in life. Unless a child has an obvious deformity or...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Taking care of your feet is not child’s play
A day in the sun can end with a day at the doctor’s office if the proper safety measures are ignored. Before children catch a glimpse of the giant slide at the pool, the oversized toys at the park or...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Children and Orthotics
Children and Orthotics Children with foot problems are brought in to the office by their parents to see Kidsnmotion Podiatrists. Many times their complaints include their children are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Shoes that make the grade
Children’s feet change with age. Shoe and sock sizes may change every few months as a child’s feet grow. Shoes that don’t fit properly can aggravate the feet. Always measure a child’s feet before...
View ArticleClik here to view.
YourFeetNZ- The Podiatrist |Tips for purchasing footwear for school
You remember preparing for your first day of school; the shopping, in particular shoe shopping, and the wonder of a pair of brand new sneakers, shoes or even sandals. Somehow, the experience is very...
View ArticleClik here to view.
YourFeetNZ- The Podiatrist |Tips for Caring for Children’s Feet
The saying it take a village to raise a child may be true. We are here to help you care for your child’s feet and set a good example. Prevention is very important when it come to the health of your...
View ArticleClik here to view.
YourFeetNZ- The Podiatrist |Sports and Foot Health: Heel Pain in Children
Many parents underestimate the importance of their children seeing The Podiatrist regularly. Just as they see a dentist to keep their teeth and gums healthy, children should see The Podiatrist to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
In-toeing and Out-toeing in Toddlers
Whether your baby rises from a crawl with a shaky first step or a full-on sprint across the living room, chances are you’ll be on the edge of your seat. But remember — a child’s first steps usually...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Movement, Co-ordination and your 1-2 year old
Walking is the major achievement of kids this age and over the course of the year they’ll get much better at it. As kids’ mobility improves, so does their ability to investigate where they couldn’t...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Common Childhood Orthopaedic Conditions
As time passes, you may notice that your child’s growth isn’t occurring completely on the straight and narrow. Many kids exhibit flatfeet, toe walking, pigeon toes, bowlegs, and knock-knees in their...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Growing Pains in Children | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Growing pains in younger athletes are common occurrences. Being able to recognize which aches and pains may be related to growing and which may be of concern, however, is not always that easy. All...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Heel Pain in Children: Warning Signs For Parents | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
There’s simply no substitute for organized game play in a child’s physical, emotional and mental development. Even non-organized physical activity is important, like climbing trees, going for a swim...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sore Feet and shoes | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
Have you got sore feet and don’t know what type of shoe is best for you? Here are tips to help you find the best shoes for sore feet. But first before we look into the shoes, it’s important to know...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Preventing child injuries | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
In many cases, there is a predisposition for injuries that occur in adolescent athletes. The following list are some tell-tale signs that may help to prevent future injuries to a child. 1. The child...
View ArticleClik here to view.
When should your child start wearing shoes? | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
For certain generations, though less so today, baby shoes carried such emotional significance that people would bronze them to preserve the memory of a child’s first steps. But as heart-meltingly cute...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What to expect when you’re being fitted for orthotics | The Podiatrist and...
Orthotics are often prescribed by Podiatrists to help treat pain in your lower back, legs or joints. The two most common types of orthotics are accommodative and functional, both of which can have a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Happy New Year from The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
We are back. Hope you all had an enjoyable Holiday. Do you feet need some tender loving care? Cracked heels? Sore feet? Footwear advice? Verruccaes? Corns? Calluses? Ingrown toenails? Arch pain? Heel...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The school shoe checklist- Back 2 School |The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
It is almost that time of the year when we have to get the kids ready for school, and that includes buying school shoes. School kids are extremely active – they spend lots of time running around with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Are growing pains real? | The Podiatrist and yourfeetnz
It would start with a mild ache and gradually worsen to a deep throb, forcing me to rub my shin with my other foot, doing what I could to stop the pain. I remember this pain like it was yesterday....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Foot Health: Parents, watch for warning signs of common injuries to active...
Sports are a large part of growing up and there is a high risk of active kids injuring their feet. Because of this, it’s important for parents to know the warning signs and what to watch out for when...
View Article
