by Timothy P. Barry, DPM | Sep 12, 2018 | Children's Foot Care
You’re likely no stranger to the back-to-school rush by now. Pencils, pens, notebooks, folders. So many supplies festooned with whatever is currently popular (Fortnite, we think?). And don’t forget the boxes of tissues and other requests from the homeroom! In all the...
by Timothy P. Barry, DPM | Feb 16, 2018 | Children's Foot Care
Shoe shopping for a young child can be a tricky affair, whether you’re a new parent or already raising your third or fourth! Often, there’s a delicate balance that needs to be achieved. Err too far on one side, and your little one might not get the protection or...
by Timothy P. Barry, DPM | Sep 21, 2017 | Children's Foot Care
When do you go to a mechanic? When your car is old and broken down, right? A lot of people have the same impression about podiatry—that it’s a profession focusing on caring for aging feet. While it’s true that we do that here, adults aren’t the only ones who...
by Timothy P. Barry, DPM | Sep 8, 2017 | Children's Foot Care
If you’re a parent, you already know that even the most well-behaved kids can get into all kinds of trouble from time to time! Unfortunately, so can their feet. Furthermore, children’s foot problems can often be quite different from the ones more common in...
by Timothy P. Barry, DPM | Apr 26, 2017 | Children's Foot Care
Shoe inserts and orthotics are often thought of as treatment options for adults, who already have a few decades of wear and tear on their feet and ankles. However, many of the biomechanical flaws that orthotics correct can be genetically inherited, and appear early in...
by Timothy P. Barry, DPM | Jan 24, 2017 | Children's Foot Care
People like to worry that children seem to be growing up faster and faster. Normally people prefer think of childhood as an idyllic, carefree time with lots of playing and sports. Aches and pains and worries are supposed to be for later in life. Sometimes, however,...
