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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
