As parents, we want our children to have every advantage in life. When you follow our pediatric foot care blog, you will learn the signs that something may not be right with your baby’s or child’s feet and what you can do about it. Early intervention may be key, so stay informed and call our podiatrists when you have a concern.
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Simple at-home checks to help spot foot problemsBack to school season is getting underway, and your Cornerstone Foot & Ankle doctors have some advice for parents. Take five minutes to inspect your children’s feet for problems that could sideline your son or daughter from sports or other activities.
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Why Are My Feet Swollen During Pregnancy?Pregnant women can have changes that happen to their feet and ankles. This is generally a result of increased blood volume, and additional weight.
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The Five Most Common Foot Problems in ChildrenThe five most common problems in pediatric patients that cause foot pain: flatfeet, heel pain, gait problems, ingrown nails and plantar warts.
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Back-to-school sports season linked to ankle injuries.If your children are playing sports this fall, pay attention to six tips that could protect them from serious ankle injuries.
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My child does not like to play, what is wrong?By examining the child and taking a look at some studies, the problem could be from a coalition, flat feet and other issues that can be dealt with to help your child play with their brothers and sisters, play sports and be faster without pain.
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5 Signs Your Child May Have a Foot ProblemFoot and ankle problems in children often go unnoticed. Signs and symptoms can be subtle, and sometimes children can’t explain what’s wrong.
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Be Smart About Back to School Shoe FittingTo help busy parents with shoe choices, Cornerstone Foot & Ankle surgeons recommend some simple guidelines to prevent or minimize possible foot problems.
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Foot of the ClassThe sounds of back to school season include the noisy ruckus of school hallways and the moans and groans over tests, homework, and their aching feet.
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Check Kids’ Feet Before School StartsBack to school season is getting underway, and we have some advice for parents. Dr. Taral Shah says parents should look for these warning signs.
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Heel Pain in Youth Athletes: a Warning SignAs children become more active in sports, they increase their risk for growth-plate injuries and subsequent heel pain according to Dr. Taral Shah.