The Children's Podiatry service focuses on problems your child may be experiencing that affect their feet or lower limbs. We aim to help by providing advice and support, and if required, specialist treatment to address your child's individual needs. We also provide screening, advice and where necessary onward referral to an appropriate service.
The service is available to children and young people aged 18 or younger, who are registered with a GP in the Staffordshire area.
By assessing and treating lower limb musculoskeletal abnormalities in children, the aim is to prevent potentially problematic conditions in later life.
As part of your child's treatment plan we may issue an exercise plan; adherence to the plan is important and will improve the outcome of our treatment.
Common conditions may include:
- In-toeing or Out-toeing gait
- Planovalgus & Cavovarus (flat or high arched) feet
- Muscle tightness or contracture
- Nail and footcare advice
- Concerns with gait pattern (problems with walking)
- Toe mis-alignment
- Dermatological concerns
It is important to note that if your child has an ingrowing toenail, the podiatrist may be able to provide some treatment during the appointment. However, if the podiatrist feels the ingrowing toenail is too severe and requires a minor surgical procedure performed under anaesthetic, an onward referral will be made.
Please note that although we do sometimes treat corns, we do not treat verrucas. If a referral is made into our service this will be rejected at triage.
We offer clinics in three locations: Stafford Central Clinic, West Chadsmoor Clinic (located in Cannock) and Wilnecote Health Centre (in Tamworth).
We will always endeavour to offer you an appointment closest to your home.
