Parents often worry when their child starts walking in a way that is different from usual. A sudden change in how a child walks can make any parent feel concerned. This unusual walking pattern may occur for several different reasons. Some reasons are simple and can be...
In-toeing occurs when children walk with their toes facing inward instead of facing forward. This is also referred to as being pigeon-toed by people. Doctors refer to this type of walk as a toe gait. You are likely to find it most in small, young children who are in...
Out-toeing, typically seen when a child’s feet point outward when walking or standing, is a very common pediatric orthopedic concern. Parents can get anxious when they notice changes in their child’s walking, especially when the toes are out of alignment....
Have you ever looked at your feet and noticed that the arch along the inside is missing? Or maybe when you look at your footprint, you have a full impression and not a curved structure. Well, that could mean you have a common condition called flat feet. Although flat...
Waking up with stiff joints can make even the most mundane tasks seem impossible. Whether it’s your knees resisting that first step out of bed or shoulders protesting a stretch, joint pain is something many of us battle with everyday, often without understanding...
Every time when your foot meets the ground, does it feel like you are stepping onto a needle? It’s like a little pain at the start, but heel pain can start changing everything into something, which is painful to do. You may be an athlete, a busy professional, or...
