Toe WalkingToe walking is a pattern of walking in which a child walks on balls of his or her feet, with no contact between the heels and ground. Toe walking is common in children who are learning to walk. After the age of 2, however, most children

Flexible Flatfoot in ChildrenFlexible flatfoot is a common condition in children. When a child with flexible flatfoot stands, the arch of the foot disappears. Upon sitting or when the child is on tiptoes, the arch reappears. Although called "flexib

Sprained AnkleAnkle sprains are common injuries that occur among people of all ages and activity levels; in fact, they are the number one reason for missed participation in athletics. An ankle sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support

Stress Fractures of the Foot and AnkleA stress fracture is a small crack in a bone, or severe bruising within a bone. Most stress fractures are caused by overuse and repetitive activity; they are common in runners and athletes who participate in ru

Lisfranc (Midfoot) InjuryLisfranc (midfoot) injuries result if bones in the midfoot are broken or ligaments that support the midfoot are torn. The severity of a Lisfranc injury can vary widely — from a simple injury involving one midfoot joint to a

Bowed Legs (Blount's Disease)Bowed legs in a toddler is very common. When a child with bowed legs stands with his or her feet together, there is a distinct space between the lower legs and knees. This may be a result of either one, or both, of the

Morton's NeuromaIf you sometimes feel that you are "walking on a marble, " and you have persistent pain in the ball of your foot (forefoot), you may have a condition called Morton's neuroma.Also known as an interdigital neuroma, a Morton's neurom

Sprained Ankle An ankle sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and tear. Ankle sprains are common injuries that occur among people of all ages. They range from mild to severe, depending upon how mu