Foot Care
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Foot Care
We have two foot clinics located in Thornhill and North York offering a range of services to treat whatever ails your feet. Please see all foot care below.
Pediatric Foot Care
When caring for infants and children, taking care of their feet probably doesn’t jump to mind for a top priority. However, there are several ailments that can affect a child’s feet as they grow, and proper steps should be taken early to ensure good foot health. At The Foot Institute, we offer pediatric foot care in North York and Thornhill to help parents stay ahead of concerns and keep little feet comfortable and active. Here's why pediatric foot care is necessary.
As early as infancy, take proper measures to ensure good foot health for your baby. This can be achieved by ensuring simple infant foot care steps:
Provide exercise - lying uncovered provides kicking and other related motions which prepare the feet for weight bearing.
Change the baby's position several times a day.
Look at your baby's feet often to see if you notice something that looks abnormal
Avoid tight socks or shoes, let babies kick and move freely. Cover the baby's feet loosely - tight covers restrict movement.
Young children’s feet are very resilient. Foot deformities that weren’t present at birth can result from a variety of factors including tight covers or shoes that restrict foot growth and development. It’s imperative that shoes be flexible and fitted properly.
As they age, be aware of your child’s walking patterns which may signal a concern. In addition, foot pain or swelling without explanation could be a sign of a serious condition and should not be ignored.
Our clinic functions as a dedicated paediatric foot clinic, with chiropodists experienced in assessing and treating a wide range of concerns in infants, toddlers, and older children. Common issues we see include flat feet, in‑toeing or out‑toeing, growing pains, heel pain, warts, ingrown toenails, and nail or skin infections. Many of these can be managed with simple changes, like proper footwear, stretching, exercise, or custom orthotics tailored to growing feet.
Good health is all-encompassing for infants and children. By adding a few simple steps, you can keep them healthy from head to toe.
At the Foot Institute we take time to explain what we see in clear language, so parents feel comfortable and children are less anxious. Appointments are gentle and unrushed, with a focus on making kids feel safe. Because we provide pediatric foot care in North York and Thornhill, families don’t have to travel far to get answers about their child’s foot health, whether it’s a one‑time check or ongoing care for a specific condition.
Our Chiropodists are here to help your baby's foot health and make sure they have a strong and healthy feet foundation by addressing any foot issues that may be keeping them from their best self.
