Adult and Children Foot Care
Adult and Children Foot Care
Painful and uncomfortable feet is not a natural part of growing up or growing old, or something to put up with. A lot can be done to improve comfort, relieve pain, and maintain mobility.
As we age, our feet naturally develop issues due to joint wear and tear, thinning skin, and dryness. Foot pain can be debilitating, affecting mobility, exercise, and social activities. Routine care helps prevent serious problems. If good routine foot care is not practiced, feet can start to show signs of ageing at any age, but generally, it is most common from your fifties onwards. Here at Pioneer Podiatry Care, we are dedicated to providing the best foot care for adults and children.
Treatments depend on which particular condition you are suffering from, e.g. bunions, and therefore the best advice is to visit your local podiatrist if your foot care routine is not alleviating the symptoms. As we get older, an annual foot health check is as important as a sight or hearing test. Conditions like diabetes or circulatory problems can all be picked up by looking at the feet, and common problems like corns, cracked skin, and ingrown toenails can be successfully treated.
Did you know?
Three out of four adults have trouble with their feet because they wore badly-fitting shoes when younger. It need never happen to a toddler as long as soft feet aren’t squeezed into the wrong shoes.
In children, the foot, from first steps to running and jumping. Increased mobility develops as soft cartilage forms into bone, and the flat foot of the child’s foot curves into a stronger, weight-bearing arch. Proper shoes with the correct fitting are critical during the evolutionary stage of the child’s foot.
A Children’s (Podopaediatric) Podiatrist assesses’ lower limb structure and foot function. This can include concerns relating to impairment, participation, and well-being linked to foot, ankle, and lower limb health
Guidance is provided on activity, footwear, exercises, and the need for orthotic/insole management; underpinned by education.
Podiatrists can play a large role in the improvement of function, and quality of life in children’s gait (walking) and lower limb conditions, being a valued member of the wider multidisciplinary team.
Whether you or a loved one is dealing with podiatry concerns, we’re here to help.
FAQs
You should consider seeing a podiatrist if you have foot, ankle, or lower limb issues.
A podiatrist is a healthcare professional specializing in diagnosing, treating, and preventing conditions affecting the feet, ankles, and lower limbs.
There are many potential causes of foot problems which include:
- Standing on your feet for prolonged periods
- Aging
- Injury or trauma
- Overuse
- Extra body weight (greater loading due to an increase in body mass)
- Wearing shoes that don't fit properly
- Other conditions such as Diabetes or Arthritis
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