When addressing common musculoskeletal conditions in children the best management involves early  assessment and evidence based treatment.

About ​Podiatrist Jodi Tanner.

Podiatrist Jodi Tanner has 24 years experience in treating a myriad of foot problems in all age groups in both public and private practice. She has completed degrees in Podiatry and Human Movement Studies.

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Jodi has completed post-graduate training in Child / Paediatric Podiatry, Sports Medicine and Podiatric Biomechanics. She is a member of the Australian Podiatry Association, Paediatric Podiatry Special Interest group and Sports Medicine Australia.

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Jodi continues to attend Paediatric Podiatry related continued education and reads widely about child development.

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Why treat foot pain in kids?

Foot and leg pain in a child is never normal and should be assessed by a health professional.

Treating pain is important as the children who do not find resolution commonly become inactive adults and are more susceptible to chronic health problems and poorer quality of life.

Causes of foot pain in kids?

Foot and ankle pain in the physically active child typically is associated with minor trauma or repetitive stress. Commonly there are also underlying abnormal biomechanics of the feet and lower extremities.

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Thorough assessment looking at the presenting complaint while also taking into account individual functional differences is more likely to achieve successful treatment and long term benefits.

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How do I know my child is in pain?

Young children with foot pain may limp or refuse to weight bear. Older children can communicate their foot pain better and identify location and nature of pain. Many children with pain do not tell anyone and try to avoid activity.

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Common Children's Foot Conditions we treat:-

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• Growing Pains.

• Ankle Pain.

• Arch pain.

• Ball of foot pain.

• Tendonitis  of the Achilles, Peroneal, Tibialis Posterior and Tibialis Anterior.

• Fifth Metatarsal pain- Jones Fracture, Iselins's Disease, or Stress Fracture.

• Flat Feet.

• Joint Hypermobility Syndrome causing musculoskeletal pain.

• Severs Disease (Heel pain).

• Turf toe ( Capsule injury of 1st toe).

• Ankle sprain.

• Stress fracture  of foot ( 2nd and 5th Metatarsals and  Navicular).

• Ingrown Toenails.

• In-Toeing (Pigeon Toes)

• Out-Toeing

• Sesamoiditis.

• Metatarsus Adductus.

• Sports Injuries.

• Balance issues.

• Corns and Callus.

• Amplified Pain Syndrome.

• Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.

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