Pediatric Podiatry
What Makes Hip Dysplasia Worse In Babies?
Hip dysplasia in babies can be concerning for parents. It occurs when the hip joint doesn’t develop properly, leading to instability and potential dislocation, either present at birth or developing soon after.
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Buying School Shoes Online? How To Measure Kids Feet Accurately
With the new school year approaching, our podiatrists are advising parents on buying kids' school shoes. Traditionally, this involves shopping in-store and considering factors like fit and support.
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Jolly Jumpers: Are They Good Or Bad?
If you have ever seen a child on a Jolly Jumper (also known as baby bouncers or jumperoos), you might know the look of delight on their face whilst they bounce away. In recent years, however, Jolly Jumpers have come under scrutiny as to whether they may do more harm than good when it comes […]
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Seven Signs Your Child’s Feet & Legs Should Be Checked By A Podiatrist
As parents, it’s only natural to be concerned about our children, want them to grow healthy and strong, and want to promptly address any health issues so they can go about their days without being held back by pain or discomfort. When it comes to the feet and legs, however, it can be difficult to […]
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Children’s Feet FAQ’s | Ask Your Podiatrist
When it comes to children’s feet, it can be hard to know if what we’re seeing is normal, or if there’s cause for concern. As podiatrists that work extensively with children’s feet, we often have parents bringing their kids in for assessment and starting the conversation by saying “…so I noticed this happening more lately, […]
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Helping Auckland Families With Growing Pains
Growing pains are one of the most common pains that we see and treat in kids. While some mistake growing pains for when active kids overuse the muscles of the feet and legs to a point where they are very tired, achy and sore, this isn’t the case. Others have been told that growing pains […]
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Treating In-Toeing In Kids
The position of your children’s feet can either keep them free to run and play, or encourage them to trip, fall and result in pain. In-toeing affects many kids as they learn to walk confidently. At a young age, in-toeing may not be an issue – as long as it doesn’t cause other problems and […]
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Auckland School Holiday Activities 2020
School holidays are here and that means one thing: frantically finding activities that ditch the screen time and embrace the outdoors! We’re parents too, and we (like many others) are seeking (physical) activities that will also ensure the kids will have a good, long sleep. We found a good bunch for our kids here in […]
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In-Toeing & Out-Toeing: Should My Child’s Feet Be Pointing That Way?
Kids are constantly surprising us as they grow. They learn quickly, are constantly developing, growing and getting stronger – and not to mention wiser! But how do we know what is and isn’t normal when it comes to their feet and legs? This is a question we get asked a lot here at Perform Podiatry. […]
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Yes, You Can Get Rid of Growing Pains!
Happy, healthy families is what we’re all about. This means we make looking after KIDS FEET a special priority! Kids are constantly learning, growing and exploring – it’s all part of the development process. At times, pain can develop and it is our body’s way of saying that something isn’t quite right. By addressing this, […]
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Fun and Active School Holiday Ideas in Auckland!
The time has arrived that our kids have been waiting for… It’s the school holidays! As experts in kids health and keeping them happy and active (as well as parents ourselves), we’ve hunted around and found 5 more active school holiday activities here in Auckland to keep boredom at bay and energy levels being well […]
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Is your child’s foot pain from a tarsal coalition?
From talking to patients about tarsal coalition, we’ve come to realise that this is a term that is not very well known by the general public, unless you or a family member has been affected by heel pain from it. Despite this, tarsal coalition does affect a number of people seeking podiatric help for heel […]
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Which sports are best for your child’s development?
Getting involved in sports from an early age has a myriad of benefits. It gets kids active, builds on their teamwork skills, forms new friendships and is great for their strength building and coordination – among the various other mental, physical, social and emotional benefits. We think that the Novak Djokovic Foundation words the […]
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Why Are My Kids Walking with Knees Knocking?
We love seeing kids here at Perform Podiatry. Partly because it’s hard to be away from our own and they brighten up our day, but largely because of the massive difference that we know we can make to their lives and development. Kids should be able to run, play, explore, learn and have fun without […]
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‘W’ Sitting Position in Children
Are your kids ‘W’ sitting? Keep an eye out these school holidays! School holidays are almost here so for many of us, life is about to get just that little bit more hectic! It also gives us that little more time to see our kids in action – laughing, playing… and sitting! And sitting […]
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Children’s Heel Pain – Sever’s Disease
– Heel pain in kids during sport – what’s causing it? – If your child is getting heel pain during sport – this is for you! – What’s causing your kids heel pain during sport? If you’re a parent of a healthy and active child, you’ll know their frustration and disappointment when developing pain in […]
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Your kids feet – signs you should have them checked by a Podiatrist!
There’s nothing better than watching our kids growing bigger and stronger every day – and it seems to happen in the blink of an eye! As they grow and change, their feet do too. Bones get bigger, muscles and tendons lengthen and strengthen, the feet and legs function optimally as one stable unit, foot posture […]
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