SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
Pediatric Podiatry
Healthy Feet
For Growing Kids
Gentle, expert foot and ankle care that keeps kids comfortable, confident, and back in the game.
- Kids of all ages
- Youth sports injuries
- Same-day appointments
Common Kids' Foot Problems
Growing feet face unique challenges. These are the issues we treat most often in children and teens.
Flat Feet
Many kids have flexible flat feet that never cause trouble. We check for pain, tiredness or stiffness that needs care.
Learn MoreHeel Pain (Sever’s)
A very common cause of heel pain in active kids during growth spurts, especially in soccer and running sports.
Learn MoreIn-Toeing & Out-Toeing
Toes that point in or out when walking. We assess whether it will correct with growth or needs treatment.
Ingrown Toenails
Painful, red or infected nail edges are quickly and gently treated in the office.
Learn MoreSports Injuries
Sprains, strains, stress fractures and overuse pain from practice and game day.
Learn MorePlantar Warts
Warts on the bottom of the foot that can be tender to walk on and spread if left alone.
Signs Your Child Should See Us
Kids don't always say when something hurts. Watch for these signs and book a visit if you notice any of them.
- Complains of foot, heel or ankle pain
- Limps, walks on tiptoes or trips often
- Gets tired quickly or avoids activities
- Toes point noticeably in or out
- Shoes wear unevenly or fast
- Red, swollen or infected toenail
- Pain that lasts after a game or practice
- An ankle injury that isn’t improving
What To Expect At The Visit
A relaxed, kid-friendly appointment from check-in to back-to-play plan.
- 1
Friendly Check-In
Bring your insurance card, any prior X-rays, and the shoes or cleats your child wears most.
- 2
Gentle Exam
We watch your child walk, check how their feet move, and look at their shoes for wear patterns.
- 3
Clear Answers
We explain what’s going on in plain words, for you and in a kid-friendly way for your child.
- 4
Back To Play
You leave with a simple plan focused on getting your child comfortable and active again.
Back in the game, sooner.
Same-day appointments for kids' foot and ankle pain at all 3 Brevard County offices.
Shoe & Cleat Tips
The right footwear prevents many common kids' foot problems.
- 01
Measure Both Feet
Kids’ feet grow fast and are often different sizes. Fit shoes to the bigger foot.
- 02
Leave A Thumb’s Width
There should be about a thumb’s width of space between the longest toe and the shoe tip.
- 03
Shop Later In The Day
Feet swell slightly by afternoon, so shoes fit more accurately then.
- 04
Match Cleats To The Sport
Soccer, football and baseball cleats are built differently. Use the right pair for the sport.
- 05
Break In New Cleats
Wear new cleats at practice before game day to avoid blisters and soreness.
- 06
Skip Hand-Me-Downs
Used shoes have already molded to another foot and may not support your child well.
Little Steps Orthotics For Kids
We offer Little Steps orthotics, designed specifically for children's growing feet.
Little Steps are children’s orthotics with a deep heel cup that helps support and align growing feet, offering an affordable alternative to fully custom devices. Our podiatrists will examine your child and let you know if Little Steps are a good fit, then help with sizing.
Commonly used for
- Flexible flat feet
- Heel pain from Sever’s disease
- In-toeing (gait plate versions)
- Tired, achy feet and legs after activity
Parent FAQs
Answers to what parents ask us most.
Book At Any Of Our 3 Offices
Call the office closest to you or request an appointment online.