FNQ Podiatry & Orthotics Children's Foot & Leg Pain Treatment Cairns

Growing pains in children are a common complaint we see as podiatrists. The muscles of the calves, thighs and behind the knee tend to be the most frequent sites of complaint. We can help. Make an appointment today.

Sever’s Disease, otherwise known as Calcaneal Apophysitis, is the most common cause of all heel pain in children. It’s also the most common ‘condition’ we see children presenting with, at FNQ Podiatry and Orthotics.

Shin pain could be categorised as either growing pains or shin splints, also known as ‘Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome’, a chronic over-use injury that effects kids and teenagers of many ages and sporting disciplines.

Osgood Schlatter’s is one of the most common causes of knee pain that we see presenting in children/adolescents. In Osgood Schlatter’s, pain is often noted just below the front of the knee and is associated with swelling and point tenderness.

Children having ‘flat feet’ is a common concern of any parent, but in actual fact, in the early stages of development, babies, toddlers and children will all have flat feet. If this doesn’t change during development, we can help.

In-toeing, otherwise known as pidgeon toed walking, is noted when someone walks with their feet pointed inwards and is one of the more common presenting issues we see at FNQ Podiatry and Orthotics.