Children's Feet

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Why Positive Podiatry?
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Podiatrist Jodi Tanner has completed post graduate Paediatric Podiatry studies at The University of South Australia. Jodi also completed a Human Movements Degree and has experience in activity programs with special needs groups. Jodi continues to attend paediatric related education and reads widely about child development.
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We endeavour to provide effective, low cost solutions.
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Paediatric foot assessments can take 30-45 minutes depending on the complexity of the problems.
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When should a child be assessed by a Podiatrist?
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1. Pain in the feet, ankles and legs of a child is never "normal".
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2. Children who avoid physical activity should be assessed. Foot and leg instability can be a major cause of discomfort. From my experience each child should be able to find a physical activity they enjoy. It is important for long term health and wellness.
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3. If your child falls frequently. Particularly tripping over feet and other balance issues.
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4. Parental concerns "something is not quite right". Such as unusual shaped feet, unusual leg alignment, feet that roll in too much, toe walking or in-toed gait or out-toed gait.
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5. Delay's at reaching developmental milestones. An example of this would be not walking at 20 months.
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Foot Orthotics and Ankle Foot Orthotics.
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A foot orthotic is a medically prescribed shoe insert. They support the feet and improve foot, ankle and leg function.
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A custom foot orthotic is manufactured from taking a 3-dimensional cast of the foot using plaster of Paris.
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A customised foot orthotic are great low cost options. They are modified to suit your child's need and are awesome for children who are growing fast.
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We stock and dispense a large range of foot orthotics.
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Child Foot and Leg Complaints.
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