Pediatric Foot & Ankle Articles & Resources
Pediatric Podiatry Related Blog Articles and Resources by Dr. Jarman
Foot Fractures in Youth Sports
Foot Fracture Risk and Recovery in Youth Sports Sports participation can significantly contribute to a child’s physical and emotional wellbeing. However, with the benefits come risks, and one of those is the potential for injury,
Sever’s Disease: A Guide for Parents
What is Sever’s Disease? Sever’s disease, also known medically as calcaneal apophysitis, is a painful inflammation in a child’s heel. This condition is typically brought on by a dramatic growth spurt when the heel bone
How to Recognize Flat Feet in Children
How to Recognize Pediatric Flat Feet As a parent, you want to make sure your child has the best chance at a healthy and active life. One common concern parents may have is about the
Preventing and Treating Sports-Related Foot Injuries in Children
Preventing and Managing Foot Injuries Associated with Children’s Sports Activities As a parent, you want nothing more than to see your child active, happy, and healthy. This can be a particular challenge for parents of
The Importance of Early Diagnosis in Pediatric Foot Conditions
Early Detection of Foot Conditions in Children Your child’s feet are a remarkable example of natural engineering, guiding them from their tentative first steps to the energetic leaps and bounds of later childhood. However, like
How to Choose the Right Shoes For Your Child
The Importance of Choosing the Right Shoes for Your Child Buying children’s shoes can feel overwhelming. There are so many options and, if you don’t know a lot about kids’ shoe gear, it can even
Fun Foot Facts for Kids
Your feet are designed to support your entire body. They do so much for you every day, but most of us don’t know much about them. That’s why we created this list of fun foot
Why Do Children’s Orthotics Fail?
Children’s orthotics are often prescribed to treat a variety of foot conditions, particularly Sever’s disease, and gait abnormalities. What Are Orthotics? Orthotics are inserted into the child’s shoe to help treat a particular condition. Your
7 Tips for Choosing a Pediatric Podiatrist for Your Child
When your child was born, and probably before, you found the best pediatrician to treat your new baby. If you need a specialist, such as a pediatric podiatrist, you want to practice that same level
The ABCs of Sever’s Disease
If your child has recurring heel pain, they may have Sever’s disease (named for the doctor who classified the condition over a century ago). Although the name sounds frightening – to scare a parent, just
Keeping Children’s Feet Healthy
Babies have gorgeous feet, tiny and perfect that make you want to kiss them. The surprising thing is the feet are flat. Babies can do without shoes for the first year or so since they
Children’s Heel Pain Treatment
Mommy my heel hurts! If your child, whether a boy or girl is troubled with heel pain, which impacts both the back and the bottom part area of the foot and heel, chances are they
Your Child's Feet Are Designed For Life
