Your child’s foot growth could be a strong indicator of their overall health, providing insight into their development, nutrition, skeletal health, and more. This can reveal a surprising amount about their well-being, from their growth trajectory to potential underlying medical conditions. At Your Next Step, we consider pediatric foot growth while examining podiatric issues, […]
Among some things that can go wrong at birth, foot problems among newborns are quite common. In today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza V. Eisen of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step Foot and Ankle Care Center are sharing information regarding some of the foot conditions they see most often in their office. Causes of […]
While children’s feet may appear to be miniature versions of adult feet, they’re not. They vary in shape and will transform as they grow. In today’s post, Dr. Eric Ricefield, Dr. Mark Yagodich, and Dr. Aliza V. Eisen of greater Philadelphia’s Your Next Step Foot and Ankle Care Center share information regarding how walking barefoot affects […]
In the early years, as your kids develop, you need to pay attention to their actions to get a jump on any foot or ankle problems they may be having. Foot dragging, limping, or tiptoeing could be the indication of a problem. Fortunately, many childhood foot care issues are growth-related and will tend to correct […]
Since your children’s bones, ligaments, and tendons are rapidly evolving along with rest of their bodies, there are certain foot and ankle injuries and diseases that tend to be more common for them. Carefully monitoring your child’s foot development along with at least yearly visits to your podiatrist will help avoid unnecessary surprises and complications. […]
A very common condition that affects children as they are evolving is called in-toeing. This is the condition where the toes have a tendency to point inward and is sometimes referred to as being pigeon-toed. While having your child walking with his or her toes pointed inward may be of concern to parents, most of […]
The bones of newborns remain very flexible and take a number of years to develop completely, which is why it’s so essential to follow the following guidelines for proper foot development and help avoid any potential problems down the road. Some tips for proper foot development in children include the following: Wiggle room—Before your baby […]
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