A Parent’s Guide to Teenage Athletes
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A Parent’s Guide to Teenage Athletes

Pushing Limits and Avoiding Problems As a parent, you are your teen’s biggest cheerleader. You want them to learn resilience, discipline, and the joy of competition. But there is a fine line between “pushing through” and pushing too far. Teenage bodies are not just smaller adult bodies; they are under construction. Their bones are still…

Cindy’s Story: From A Couch Potato on Crutches to Marathons!

Cindy’s Story: From A Couch Potato on Crutches to Marathons!

“Let’s be real—my fitness journey didn’t start with a New Year’s resolution or a moment of enlightened inspiration. It started with a nasty diagnosis of an osteochondral lesion, which is medical speak for “you’re about to have a very bad time.” “I had surgery and for 10 agonizing weeks, I was benched, stuck on crutches….

Orthotics for Every Athlete: Why Your Sport Demands Custom Support

Orthotics for Every Athlete: Why Your Sport Demands Custom Support

Athletes demand a lot from their bodies, but no part takes more of a beating than the feet. Whether you’re a runner pounding the pavement, a basketball player making sharp cuts, or a soccer player sprinting on cleats, the unique forces of your sport put incredible stress on your foot and ankle structure.

Is It More Than “Growing Pains”? A Parent’s Guide to Juvenile Arthritis

Is It More Than “Growing Pains”? A Parent’s Guide to Juvenile Arthritis

July is Juvenile Arthritis (JA) Awareness Month, and at Wayne Foot & Ankle, we want to shed light on the condition. Although it affects thousands of growing children, JA is often dismissed as a natural consequence of growth spurts or the rough-and-tumble nature of sports. This can end up being a painful and serious mistake.

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….

Handling Hammertoe: Straight Talk About Bent Toes

Handling Hammertoe: Straight Talk About Bent Toes

Notice one of your toes bending abnormally at the middle joint, resembling a hammer or an upside-down ‘V’? You might be dealing with a hammertoe. This common foot deformity isn’t just about appearance; it can lead to significant pain, irritation, and difficulty wearing shoes. At Wayne Foot & Ankle Center, we treat and manage this…

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…