Are baby walkers safe: busting the common myths
Walkers are devices designed to help babies learn how to walk and usually involve an apparatus with wheeled frames with suspended seats. More often than not we see parents all around the world swooning over little toddlers who are trying to walk in their baby walkers. Nevertheless, did you know that baby walkers are completely […]
Toe walking in children – When should a parent start worrying
Walking on the toes or the balls of the feet is noticed who are just beginning to walk. This gait is also known as toe walking. Most children outgrow it as they grow older. However, if parents observe toe walking in their children after three years, it is a cause of concern and needs medical […]
Why intoeing occurs in children and the right treatment for intoeing?
Have you seen children with their feet turned inwards when walking and/or running? Normally, toes should point straight ahead but instead they turn inwards and are referred to as being ‘pigeon toed’. Intoeing in children is first noticed by their parents usually when the children begin to walk. Intoeing conditions resolve on their own in […]
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis – Occurrence, Treatment & Complications
Pre-teens and teenagers are most likely to suffer from the slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) condition, implying an early-onset of hip osteoarthritis. In SCFE condition, the ball at the head of the thighbone slips in a backward direction from the neck of the bone. Early diagnosis and suitable treatment are a must for a patient […]