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Clubfoot in Children: Causes, Treatments and Care
Clubfoot is the general term for talipes equinovarus or the deformity of the feet. Infants born with the condition have short and tight tendons connecting the leg muscles. This causes the inward twist
Asked 18 hours ago
Toe Walking Kids, do parents have reasons to worry?
Toe walking or walking on tiptoes is not uncommon amongst children. Toe walking is the unnatural walking gait wherein the heel does not contact the floor. This is very common to babies or toddlers who
Asked 18 hours ago
Flat Feet Condition: Care, Support and Treatment
Flat foot condition is the very low or absence of arches on the instep of the feet. Normal feet should show the middle inner part of the soles slightly raised when standing. The condition is also refe
Asked 18 hours ago
Spina Bifida Conditions and Symptoms Every Parent Should Know
Spina Bifida is a neural tube defect that occurs during the first month of life. The embryo grows a structure that will later develop into the spine and the entire nervous system. This is called the n
Asked 18 hours ago
Growth Spurts and Shoe Sizes: How Fast Do Kids' Feet Grow?
Kids' feet go through multiple developmental stages. Find out where your little one is at now.
Asked a month ago
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