Early detection prevents long-term problems. Book your child’s back-to-school foot & gait assessment.
Why children need an annual foot check
Kids can’t always explain pain or discomfort, and many early issues look “normal” to the untrained eye. We are often told we will grow out of it. But untreated biomechanical faults often become bigger problems later:
- Knee, hip or back pain
- Poor posture
- Tripping, clumsiness, fatigue
- Flat feet/pigeon toe / out-toeing
- Severs disease and other growth-related conditions
Dr Abbie Najjarine has treated thousands of children over 30 years. His message is simple:
If you don’t check early, you can miss the window to correct movement patterns while the bones are still developing.
What we assess
Our Kids Foot & Gait Assessment includes:
- Gait analysis (walking & running)
- Foot posture and arch development
- Shoe fit check, including school shoes
- Muscle strength & flexibility
- Alignment of knees, hips, pelvis & lower limb
- Identification of early biomechanical abnormalities
- Recommendations: orthotics, exercises, and footwear
Seasonal advice for parents
- Barefoot time builds strength. Sand and grass improve balance, proprioception, and muscle activation.
- Ill-fitting shoes cause damage. Choose professionally fitted, breathable, supportive shoes.
- Kids’ feet grow fast. Measure regularly, tight or ill-fitting shoes can change gait and foot development.
- Night pains aren’t “normal growing pains.” They often signal functional or structural issues.
- If a child still has flat feet, in-toeing or out-toeing by age 6, it won’t self-correct. Treatment is most effective during growth.
Back-to-School Offer
*$50 OFF Orthotic casting
Use code BACK26
*Offer available from 6th December 2025 until 31st January 2026 for children 17 years and under.
“We treat the cause, not the symptoms.”
30+ years of paediatric biomechanics expertise.
Thousands of children assessed, treated, and supported.
