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If your child has foot or ankle pain, pediatric foot care can identify the cause and make personalized treatment recommendations. At his practice in the Randall Manor neighborhood of Staten Island, New York, Aluko O. Jervis, DPM, offers pediatric foot care to infants, children, and teens. Dr. Jervis regularly treats various issues, including flat feet, in-toeing, athlete’s foot, and more. Call the New York City area practice of Aluko O. Jervis, DPM, to request a pediatric foot care consultation for your child today or book an appointment online.
Pediatric foot care is a podiatry subspecialty that diagnoses and treats foot and ankle issues in kids and teens.
Most children experience foot and ankle pain occasionally, but if the symptoms continue or affect your little one’s quality of life, it’s crucial to seek help. Early intervention and treatment can prevent the issue from worsening and improve your child’s mobility.
Dr. Jervis uses pediatric foot care to treat various issues, including:
All babies are born with flat feet, but the arches typically form by the age of 6-7. Some people never develop arches, a condition medically known as flat feet. Flat feet don’t always cause symptoms, but they may increase the risk of heel and foot pain.
Infants and toddlers regularly trip and fall as they learn to balance and navigate the world on two feet. But if your child frequently falls down or trips for no obvious reason, it may indicate a structural abnormality, like overpronation (walking on the inside of the foot).
In-toeing is common in toddlers learning to walk. It refers to pointing the toes inward while walking –– sometimes called “pigeon-toed”. Most children stop in-toeing as they develop greater balance, but sometimes it can negatively affect a child’s gait or posture.
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that causes red, itchy, and peeling skin on the feet and toes. It’s most common in teens who play sports or lead physically active lifestyles. Treatment often involves prescription topicals or oral antifungals.
If your child experiences foot or ankle pain when standing or walking, contact Dr. Jervis today.
Treatment of pediatric foot issues depends on the severity of your child’s symptoms and their effect on their quality of life. Dr. Jervis recommends minimally invasive treatments whenever possible, including:
Call the practice of Aluko O. Jervis, DPM, to request pediatric foot care for your child today or make an appointment online.