by Jun Yi Teh | Jun 1, 2021 | Heel pain, Injury management, Injury prevention, Podiatrics
Also known as calcaneal apophysitis, Sever’s Disease is an irritation of the apophysis in the heel (calcaneus). This is a heel pain syndrome most commonly experienced by young athletes and children who have a recent episode of growth spurt, usually between the ages of...
by Jun Yi Teh | May 28, 2021 | Podiatrics
Flat Feet/Fallen Arches (Paediatric Pes Planus) Pes planus is a condition where the arch of the foot either fails to develop or collapses/ flattens. Paediatric flat feet occur when the inner surface of the foot or the entire sole of the child’s feet contacts with the...
by Jun Yi Teh | Aug 12, 2020 | Motivation
Our feet have been carrying us everywhere we go since the moment we take our first step. Yet, they are the most neglected part of our body. Many people often put off being seen by a foot and ankle specialist regarding their foot pain or general podiatric conditions...
by Jun Yi Teh | Jul 4, 2020 | Injury management, Injury prevention
One of the most common questions asked during one of our paediatric consultants would be “Is my child hypermobile?” “My kid has very flexible joints. Does that mean my kid will have flat feet?” “Will joint hypermobility impact my child’s development?” What is...
