A consultation is recommended if the child presents with:
- frequent falls
- in-toeing or out-toeing gait
- heel, knee, or back pain
- fatigue when walking
- recurrent sprains
- pain during sports activity
- insufficient improvement with physiotherapy alone
Sport and growth: an important factor
The increase in sports participation among young people leads to more overuse-related conditions. A podiatric assessment helps identify excessive mechanical stress and correct it early.
The podiatrist performs:
- postural analysis
- gait observation
- dynamic assessment
- examination of the growing foot
- analysis of sports-related stress
The goal is to determine whether a biomechanical disorder is contributing to the symptoms.
When necessary, custom insoles are made following a full assessment.
They mechanically compensate for static and dynamic imbalances in order to:
- reduce pain
- prevent injuries
- improve posture
- support functional growth
Follow-up is carried out in collaboration with:
- pediatric orthopedic surgeons
- physiotherapists
- sports medicine physicians