Children are not mini adults, they are constantly developing and growing at different rates and have different needs to adult bodies.

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Signs that an assessment by a Podiatrist is required may include:

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• Feet turned out excessively or inwardly

• Awkward walking style or consistent tripping or clumsiness

• Painful, tired legs at the end of the day or pains at night (also known as ‘growing pains’)

• Excessive wear patterns on shoes

• Corns, blisters, callus, warts, new freckles, itchy spots

• Family history of foot and lower limb problem

• Toe walking

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Remember, pain is not normal.