The foot is a complex structure. Your foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints and 126 ligaments, muscles and nerves, according to the Brooklyn Foot Health Center. With the average person taking between 8,000 and 10,000 steps daily, foot problems are...
Peeling skin on your child's foot is most likely a sign of athlete's foot. Although this condition is not life-threatening, it may cause discomfort and embarrassment for your child until the symptoms clear up. This condition is easily treated and...
Children are very active, which causes sweating all over the body, including the feet. Feet can become particularly sweaty because they are tightly wrapped in socks and shoes. Over time, the sweat can lead to an unpleasant odor. Children and...
The smell can be awful when your child takes off his shoes after playing baseball all day long with thick socks and baseball shoes. Those stinky feet may cause you to imagine grabbing the room deodorizer and spraying directly on your child's feet,...
It can be hard to stomach when your child pulls off his shoes and his feet smell worse than those of some adults. "Frequently, children's feet will sweat more than adults' feet," says Dr. Rosario Labarbera, chief of podiatry at the General...
Your child may complain of his feet being dry and cracking. This can be very painful for your child and is most likely due to athlete's foot. Athlete's foot is common among children, especially children who share a locker room and shower with...
Cracked feet in children is most likely due to the fungal infection athlete's foot, which is contagious and common in children, but also easily treated with an over-the-counter medication. If you think your child has athlete's foot, you should try...
Painful redness of the hands and feet in children can stem from several causes. These can be infective or immune-mediated, and can be true rashes or might be due to vascular and other phenomena. By identifying the nature of the onset of redness,...
Until your child begins to walk, shoes serve only to cover the feet and keep them warm. In fact, the Community Paediatrics Committee doesn't recommend shoes until your child begins to walk. Going barefoot encourages muscle development. When your...
There are many running shoes available for kids, making it difficult to know what to look for when choosing a good pair of running shoes. The California Podiatric Medical Association, or CPMA, says that neglecting foot health can cause problems in...
Running places a tremendous amount of stress on your feet. According to the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, a 10-mile run causes your feet to make 15,000 strikes with the ground. This can exert a force on your feet that is three to...
Ski boots typically follow the Mondopoint sizing system in which sizes are indicated according to the boot's length in centimeters. Children's ski boots follow the same sizing system. When you shop for new ski boots for your child, you cannot...
If your child complains that her feet or ankles hurt when she walks and you notice that her arches seem to collapse to the floor when she stands up, you may suspect flat feet. Most cases of flat feet do not cause any problems for kids, but in some...
Pronation is a condition that occurs when your child's feet tilt inward. In addition to differences in walking, pronation can cause your child to develop foot abnormalities. Because pronation is best treated when your child is under the age of 5,...
Poorly fitting shoes cause a variety of foot ailments, including blisters and soreness. Ensure that your child has the right size shoes by measuring her feet regularly as they grow. You can use these measurements to determine your child's shoe...
If your children want to play tennis, don't make the mistake of giving them an old hand-me-down racquet that may be too large. To get the most enjoyment from the game and learn a proper swing, they need a racquet that's the right size and one they...
Pigeon-toed feet is a common orthopedic condition in young children. It is also called in-toeing and occurs when the feet turn inward instead of naturally lining up straight. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics notes that babies often have a...
The clinical names for dropped or fallen arches is pes planus, and the condition is also known as flat feet. In some children, dropped arches are the result of the tendons that hold the joints together never tightening to form healthy arches. In...
Flat feet or "fallen arches" is a heredity trait in some people. Certain lifestyle changes can help people prone to flat feet avoid the condition. When children have flat feet, unnecessary orthopedic treatments can actually make the condition...
Playing outside is one of the joys of childhood. There are many safety issues to consider when taking your kids outside to play, including proper dress. In the winter months, children need to wear clothes that keep them warm while still allowing...
Your child takes his shoes off to scratch an itch, which was a big mistake because now his feet are burning. Athlete’s foot, which is likely causing your child's itchy feet, does not only affect adults. However, scabies also causes an...
A shoe insert, also known as a foot orthotic, can be used to treat conditions affecting the feet and legs in adults and children. The inserts can be custom-molded to your foot and fabricated in a lab or they can be prefabricated and ordered....
Fallen arches, or flatfoot, is a condition in which the feet do not have the typical arched shape. Fallen arches in children are rarely a cause for concern. In fact, 80 to 90 percent of babies born in North America are flatfooted at birth,...
Many children have problems with their posture, making it hard for them to sit up straight. Slouching can cause back pain and for children whose muscles and bones are still developing, this can mean problems later in life, says Early Connections....
Your baby's feet seem so sweet and tiny, but even those adorable little toes can smell sometimes. Dr. Rosario Labarbera, chief of podiatry at The General Hospital Center at Passaic and at Saint Mary's Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey, says that...
Experiencing foot pain can make it challenging for your child to participate in certain sports. Foot pain is common in young athletes, according to HealthyChildren.org. Take your child in for an evaluation if he is experiencing foot pain. It is...
In the minds of some athletic trainers and alternative practitioners, shoes are your archenemy. As many as 20 percent of Americans have flat feet, according to the University of California, San Francisco. While some have inherited their flat feet,...
A club foot is a common birth defect. Get expert tips and advice on medical treatments and symptoms in this video.
