Your child's pediatrician should also evaluate your child's feet, looking for gait and other problems, throughout childhood. A young person's coordination, strength and stamina is different from adults. Feet and legs are vulnerable to soft tissue injuries and stress fractures. Repeat injuries are also a problem. The AAOS has called upon coaches, in particular, to be alert to early signs of physical problems, such as pains or limps.
Athletic activity is generally a very good thing.
Active people may reach that mileage sooner, depending on their occupation and lifestyle. Toe and joint deformities. After 75,000 miles, natural wear and tear on the foot and ankle can develop into debilitating conditions if left untreated. In a battle against unnecessary disability and loss of mobility, the APMA and others urge active Americans or Americans over age 50 to have their feet checked. The text presented on these pages is for your information only.