Stepping Past Sever’s Disease: A Guide for Parents of Young Athletes

Stepping Past Sever’s Disease: A Guide for Parents of Young Athletes

Does your child love playing sports? Have they been complaining of nagging heel pain, especially after a game or practice? It’s easy to dismiss this as “growing pains,” but it could be a specific and common overuse injury: Sever’s Disease. At Wayne Foot & Ankle Center, we understand the concerns of parents with young athletes….

Toe Walking, Flat Feet, and Why Early Action Matters for Kids

Toe Walking, Flat Feet, and Why Early Action Matters for Kids

Foot deformities, whether present at birth or developing over time, can follow children into adulthood. These issues are ignored or neglected far too often, but early detection and intervention by a podiatrist is the single best way to ensure that they don’t develop into something worse. Below, Wayne Foot & Ankle Center explores two common…

A Parent’s Guide to Foot and Ankle Deformities

A Parent’s Guide to Foot and Ankle Deformities

Children’s feet are constantly growing and developing, and sometimes, that development doesn’t go exactly as planned. Foot and ankle deformities, whether present at birth (congenital) or developing over time, can affect a child’s ability to walk, run, and play comfortably. Early detection and intervention are crucial to ensuring good foot health and preventing long-term problems,…

Growing Pains? We’ll Be the Judge of That!

Growing Pains? We’ll Be the Judge of That!

It’s a common refrain among parents: “My child is complaining of growing pains.” But are they really? Or is something more concerning going on? While it’s true that children’s bodies are undergoing rapid growth, it’s important to distinguish between growing pains and potential foot problems. At Wayne Foot and Ankle Center, we often see young…

Act Early, Ache Less: How Podiatry Helps Kids

Act Early, Ache Less: How Podiatry Helps Kids

For active kids, growth spurts provide an opportunity to explore and learn the limits of their developing bodies. However, that same growth can also uncover underlying concerns: Congenital conditions, deformities, and growth problems which can affect pediatric foot health, impacting everything from gait to confidence. Wayne Foot & Ankle Center wants you to know that…