Foot Health Advice Foot health for children How can you keep
your children's feet healthy? Leading podiatrist Emma Supple
shares her thoughts on little feet. "The human foot is a
biological masterpiece. It is complex, containing lots of bones,
ligaments and tendons. It's an interesting fact that foot
problems are among the most common things that cause us pain and
discomfort. Studies carried out in the UK show that at least
three-quarters of the population experiences foot problems of
some degree of seriousness at some time in their lives;
therefore, it is easy to see why keeping your children's feet
healthy for life is so very important. Shoes play an important
factor when it comes to our feet. Research has shown that most
forefoot problems are not simply inherited, but actually develop
in response to wearing poorly styled shoes. As a podiatrist, I
always recommend that parents do not buy their child ill fitting
and sloppy styles of shoes. As a parent, it is important to
always choose stable, properly fitted