Toe Walking in Toddlers: When It’s Normal and When to See a Specialist
If you’ve noticed your toddler walking on their tiptoes, you’re not alone. Toe walking in toddlers is one of the most common questions parents bring to our pediatric foot and ankle practice, and for good reason. It’s easy to spot, and it’s natural to wonder whether it’s just a quirky phase or a sign that […]
Sever’s Disease in Children: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Guide
https://pediatricfootankle.com/wp-content/uploads/Severs-Disease-Blog-video.mp4 Heel pain in active children is common and often concerning for parents. Sever’s disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is the leading cause of heel pain in children ages 7-14, particularly in young athletes involved in high-impact sports. This comprehensive guide explains what Sever’s disease in children is, how to recognize the symptoms, understand the differences from […]
Summer Foot Safety: Keeping Kids Active All Season
Summer means longer days, warmer weather, and kids on the move — running through sprinklers, playing sports, hiking trails, and spending hours at the pool. But all that activity also means more opportunities for foot and ankle injuries. Dr. Mikkel Jarman and the team at Pediatric Foot & Ankle see a surge of summer-related foot […]
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 of care. Although you won’t see a podiatrist nearly as often as your pediatrician, it’s still important to find someone […]
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 do not have any problems. However, you should not hesitate to call Dr. Jarman when you notice any problems with […]
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 could have an ailment identified as Sever’s Disease (pediatric heel pain). Don’t be overly alarmed with the word disease– this […]
Ankle or Foot Pain in Children is Not Normal
Pediatric Foot Pain Video Watch this Pediatric Foot Pain video about children with foot pain. Children’s Foot Doctor Dr. Jarman, DPM, a Phoenix Pediatric Podiatrist specializes in Children’s Feet – treatment, causes, and symptoms of Foot and Ankle problems. Contact Dr. Mikkel Jarman of Pediatric Foot & Ankle located in the Phoenix area. The video features […]
Pediatric Ingrown Toenail Treatment for Children
Children, Babies, and Infants Shouldn’t Suffer from Ingrown Toenails Learn about Pediatric Ingrown Toenail Treatment for Children, this short video focuses on the gentle care provided by Dr. Jarman for infants and children with ingrown toenails. Watch the video and contact Dr. Jarman today if your child is experiencing painful ingrown nails that hurt even though they may not […]
Fix Children’s Flat Feet Problem with Custom Orthotics
Watch this short video for more information about children with flat feet treatment options. Dr. Jarman’s method for treating kids with flat feet using (custom-made shoe inserts) custom orthotics as the first option. Trying this conservative treatment first, instead of surgery to fix your children’s flat feet problem. Make an appointment today with Dr. Mikkel […]
How to Treat Ankle Sprains in Children
As a soccer player, Katie twisted her ankle all the time. She was always told to walk it off and get back in the game, but one day the pain was too much. She could no longer walk it off and continue playing. Her ankle began to swell and bruise and she was unable to […]