Ballantyne Podiatrist Shares How to Properly Care for Your Children’s Feet

September 26, 2018
It is important for parents to pay attention to their children’s feet. Protecting your children’s feet can prevent them from developing problems later on down the road. There are several things that our child podiatrists in Ballantyne recommend that people do in order to protect their children’s feet. Wear the...
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What Causes Pigeon Toes & How To Fix Them? Ask a Ballantyne Podiatrist

August 16, 2018
Most commonly people experience difficulties with their feet and legs due to various ailments. However, sometimes development issues cause these difficulties. What we refer to as “pigeon toes” is one example of difficulties with developmental origins. Identifying Developmental Issues Especially regarding toddlers, it is very important to know what normal...
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Ask a Concord Foot Doctor: When Is It Time to Treat Pediatric Flat Foot?

April 4, 2018
Pediatric flatfoot can not only cause your child a lot of pain but also lead to other foot problems in adulthood. While most people agree that children who exhibit symptoms such as pain should receive treatment, there is controversy around the types of treatment for flat feet when the condition...
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When Is It Time to Address Pediatric Flat Feet? Ask a Concord NC Foot Doctor

March 27, 2017
What is Pediatric Flat Foot? Having a flat foot means that the natural foot arch shrinks when you stand up. Sometimes, the arch shrinks but is still noticeable, and sometimes it disappears altogether. Both adults and children can have flatfoot, and whether and when you address the issue is related...
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Harrisburg NC Podiatrist Explains How to Correct Pigeon Toes with Exercise

January 3, 2017
When babies are born, their feet are usually flat and have soft and relatively flexible bones. It is normal for young children to have pigeon toes (intoe) when they start walking. As a child’s bones grow and harden they will also rotate, giving the foot and legs definite shape as...
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