Children's Feet

Children's Feet

Children's Podiatry Services In Essendon

Your children’s feet are not the same as adult feet. The function and developmental stages of children’s feet are unique.
It’s never too early to protect the development of your children’s feet


Essendon Podiatry Clinic provides a range of professional children's podiatry services. We can treat a variety of lower leg and ankle problems in children and adolescents. To book a consultation with an experienced podiatrist, contact our team in Essendon today.

Kids Need Special Podiatric Care

Unlike issues with their eyes and teeth, foot problems of children can often be overlooked. Foot and ankle pain can lead to other problems for children and is commonly related to pain in the legs and back.


The Essendon Podiatry Clinic specialises in children's podiatry services. We love helping children with their foot function and development. Our friendly team are always mindful of making a child’s visit to our clinic a happy, easy and pain free experience. We provide a range of children's podiatry services for clients in Moonee Ponds, Essendon, Sunbury, Gisborne, and the surrounding areas, including Ascot Vale and Brunswick.

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How To Spot Foot Problems In Kids

It’s not always easy to tell if children have foot issues. Parents should look for the following signs:



  • Pain in the feet, ankles, or legs
  • Increased tripping and falling
  • Uneven shoe wear
  • Awkward gait or foot position
  • Rashes, hard skin, lumps, or bumps on the feet
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Contact Our Clinic In Essendon On (03) 9370 6000 For Children's Podiatry Services.

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Two young girls are practicing karate in a field.
August 10, 2021
Playing sports and strenuous exercise can lead to additional pressure and unusual forces on your feet and ankles. In fact, anyone who plays a sport will be familiar with the risk of physical injuries of the feet and ankles, including the significant risk of the injury reoccurring if not treated and managed properly. Minor injuries of the feet can lead …
A woman 's feet with pink nail polish are standing in the sand.
August 10, 2021
Chronic pain often accompanies a variety of illnesses, painful foot conditions, and injuries of the feet and ankles. One of the latest technologies that provides a beneficial solution for the treatment of fungal toenails is called Laser Therapy Treatment . Laser therapy is the latest treatment for fungal toenails that improves the appearance of your nails in many cases. Laser therapy is extremely effective and works by penetrating the nail plate destroying the infected fungus areas under the nail. This procedure is pain free and has no side effects more importantly for best results and for the best-looking toenails will occur with four laser therapy sessions and the use of our specific protocol. However, patients need to understand that not all thick nails are the result of fungal toenail infections and laser therapy will work on nails with a fungal toenail infection. Make sure you’re getting the right advice and book in to see your Podiatrist.  When you book in for an assessment with your Podiatrist they will diagnose a recommend treatment and prepare the nails or injury area for laser therapy if indicated. This appointment may take approximately 30 minutes and healthcare rebates are available. Depending on the severity of the affected area treatments may vary in duration and number of visits. Your podiatrist will notify you on the number of laser therapy treatment sessions needed. Generally, 4 treatments are required.
A runner is getting ready to run on a track.
By The Essendon Podiatry Team August 10, 2021
Playing sports and strenuous exercise can lead to additional pressure and unusual forces on your feet and ankles. In fact, anyone who plays a sport will be familiar with the risk of physical injuries of the feet and ankles, including the significant risk of the injury reoccurring if not treated and managed properly. Minor injuries of the feet can lead to more serious foot and heal pain and will impede in your ability to participate during training and reduce your performance. It is vitally important to prioritise sports injury management to increase performance levels and ensure overall well-being. The Essendon Podiatry Clinic has a long association in helping sports people with foot related injury treatment. You’ll be glad to know that Essendon Podiatry has specialist training and equipment to help athletes get back to their optimal performance levels. As the adage goes, prevention is the best cure. An athlete might be fortunate enough to remain injury free throughout their career, but certain steps need to be taken to prevent injuries from occurring. The following are tips on decreasing the chances of sports-related injuries of the feet:
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