Flat Feet
Flat feet in children can result in excessive forces been placed on the feet, heels, ankles, knees, hips and lower back. There are degrees of normal pronation or flattening of the feet and there are cases of excessive pronation, if unsure, it is always best to have it assessed. If the feet are excessively flat it can affect posture and result in general fatigue as the muscles in the feet and legs compensate for poor posture in the feet.

Growing Pains
Growing pains should not be sever and should not cause a child to cry at night. If this is happening then there is usually a reason.

Clumsiness and Tripping
Excessive tripping and falling might mean that your child simply needs some specific strengthening exercises. In some cases they might need support in their shoes or some stretches to lengthen those muscles that are too tight. Having an assessment is a good idea if you are concerned or if they trip and fall more than other kids their age.

Out Toe
Like pigeon toeing, there can be a number of different causes of out toeing. Some forms of out toeing require treatment.

Knock Knees
Knee and hip positioning in children can be their genetic makeup and can change in growing children, however knock knees can also be caused by poor lower limb posture.

Heel Pain and Severs Disease
Severs Disease is also known as calcaneal apophysitis. Micro trauma occurs where the Achilles tendon attaches to the growth plate of the heel. It normally occurs in children between the ages of 8 and 14. A combination of growing, being active and poor foot alignment is often cause. There is much we can do to stop this pain and prevent further injury to the growth plate.