Young Children Many parents worry about whether or not their child's feet are 'normal'. Young feet go through many stages of development that give them a different appearance at different ages. However it never hurts to get them checked if you are concerned. Many potential issues can be avoided later in life if problem feet are picked up early when bones, joints and soft tissues are still forming. Teenagers Many teenagers, particularly if they are sporty, complain of leg, knee, foot or evencck pain. These pains are often dismissed as 'growing pains' and no treatment is sought. Growing pains are not normal! They are usually a sign of an underlying mechanical discrepancy causing musculoskeletal injury and pain. Many of these problems are particular to certain age groups and will often resolve over time. However they can hang around for up to 4 years... which is a long time to put up with pain!c Common lower limb developmental disorders include Sever's Disease, which causes heel pain and Osgood Schlatter's Disease, which causes knee pain in adolescents and teenagers. Both of these problems and many more are easily treated with excellent biomechanical podiatry techniques. Specialised treaments While the principles of treatment are the same, some specific groups require additional considerations... Children and teenagers Athletes Bush walkers & hikers Top