Children’s Foot Care
When you think “heel pain,” you’re probably imagining a middle-aged adult after a hard day of work or a long run or hike. It’s supposed to be a condition for the old and older! So it can be concerning for a parent when their active teenager complains of heel pain, especially when it’s strong enough […]
Pairing your child with the right shoes can be tricky—and even sometimes expensive! A large part of the reason is because kids’ feet grow so fast. When you’re an adult, of course, your feet don’t change much from year to year. A pair of shoes that is well made, properly cared for, and only used […]
Childhood and teen years tend to be one of the most physically active times in a person’s life. From an early age, most kids develop an eagerness to run, race, throw, kick, and chase down soccer balls with reckless abandon. Many of them continue to play as they get older, joining school or travel teams […]
At Dallas Podiatry Works, we love to see families encourage their kids to be active. Even if your little one doesn’t much care for organized sports, vigorous outdoor play is good for developing healthy bodies and minds. Plus, most kids seem to have boundless energy anyway! Unfortunately, that energy can be sapped quite quickly if […]
Heel pain is most common among those with a bit of life experience—those hard miles add up by the time you reach middle age, and you don’t quite have the capacity to heal and recover that you used to. It isn’t supposed to be something that affects kids. Yet it often does, and that can be very […]
In an age of overflowing, and often contradictory, parenting advice, many parents are left wondering what kind of health care their children really need. Is seeing a podiatrist really necessary for your child, unless he or she has an obvious foot problem? For parents who want their children to grow up with strong, healthy feet and […]
Children grow up so quickly. One moment it seems they are just learning to toddle around and explore their world, then the next they are running, playing sports, and leaving you in the dust. As children grow, they naturally start developing adult features and begin facing complex problems and situations in life. However, some issues […]
During summer vacation kids have fun playing at any of our countless parks, or swimming and splashing at the 17 outdoor pools in Dallas. Of course, some things should definitely not be reserved solely for summer, like child foot care. Sure, we want your children to have healthy feet to enjoy the time off from school, […]
Juvenile bunions cause pain, impairs foot function, and potentially leads to arthritis. As leading bunion experts—here are tips for minimizing your child’s bunion risks. Whereas these deformities are structural in nature and cannot be completely prevented, it is still possible to slow their progression, manage the pain, and even correct the issue by: Using custom orthotics. There […]
One of the benefits of living in a major city like Dallas, TX is the wide range of events and activities for you and your children. Klyde Warren Park, the Dallas Arboretum, Adventure Landing, and Perot Museum are merely a handful of the many possibilities. When your child has pain at the joint where the […]