Pediatric podiatry - Clínica Navarro Podología

What is it and what does it involve?

Children’s podiatry (or pediatric podiatry) is one of the main reasons for consultation in podiatry clinics.

Pediatric podiatry focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of possible structural or functional alterations of the locomotor system and feet in children.

During growth, it is essential to detect and correct any problems related to gait, posture, or body alignment (back, hips, knees, and ankles) in time, to ensure proper growth and development of the child.

A podiatrist visit is very important, not only in cases where a child shows signs of walking issues (pain while walking or exercising), but also when the parents do not observe any abnormalities. This allows for prevention of future problems that could affect the child into adulthood.

Treatments

At Clínica Navarro Podología, the pediatric podiatry visit involves a comprehensive biomechanical gait analysis, assessing not only walking patterns but also the joints of the feet and ankles, knees, hips, and the entire body in unison.

Depending on the diagnosis, different treatments and preventive measures may be applied, such as:

Custom-made foot orthotics to correct gait.
Postural and motor re-education exercises.
Dermatological or nail treatments (plantar warts, ingrown toenails).
Regular check-ups to monitor growth and biomechanical development, and to ensure the success of the treatment.

The most common alterations in children include:

Flat feet or valgus feet.
Equinus foot (toe walking).
Knock knees (genu valgum).
Toe deformities.
Sever’s disease (heel pain during growth).

Benefits

Early detection of growth and gait abnormalities.
Effective and painless correction of structural problems.
Prevention of future pathologies in adulthood.
Improved posture and physical performance.
Harmonious and healthy development of the locomotor system.

Our goal

At Clínica Navarro Podología, our goal is to ensure the proper development of children from their very first steps, offering specialized and attentive care.

Through prevention, follow-up, and personalized treatments, we strive to help children grow with balance, comfort, and health — ensuring their future quite literally starts off on the right foot.