Pediatric Arch Pain Flat feet is the most common cause. Flat feet are often seen in children and can cause arch pain. The posterior tibial (PT) tendon mainly inserts at the navicular bone of the foot. This muscle is responsible for inversion and supination of the foot. When the arch of the foot collapses the […]
Category: Pediatrics
Dr. Cruz was a guest speaker at Mckitrick Elementary School in Lutz, Fl!
Dr. Cruz spoke to the brilliant young minds of Mrs. Bump’s kindergarten class. Mrs. Bump’s kindergarten class was very attentive during the lecture and learned about why kids need to see a podiatrist. Heel pain, flat feet, ingrown nails, and bug bites were just some of the topics covered during his talk. The children were […]
Intoeing Gait Pediatric | Video Blog by Dr. Jairo B. Cruz Jr.
Hello, my name is Dr. Jairo Cruz Jr. of Advanced Podiatry, and I would like to talk to you today about pediatric foot problems. Specifically, I’ve seen a lot of parents coming in with their small children ages five and under, and they have concerns regarding their child’s intoeing of gait where their toes point […]
Growing Pains can be a Pain for Parents too!
It is not uncommon during the growing phases of a child to hear complaints of cramping at night. Often times we find ourselves massaging our child’s legs in order to give them some relief and the possible ability to fall back asleep. Sometimes the pain is so persistent that it causes us to worry and […]
A Simple Guide to Buying Kid’s Shoes
My three year old son has outgrown his shoes again! What kind of kid’s shoes should I buy? Do I have to spend a lot of money? These concerns are quite common among all parents and fortunately the answers are simple. Kids will grow and their feet seem like they never stop growing. Rest assured […]