Children’s Feet and Development
Little feet, big futures. Helping children move, play and grow with confidence.
As parents, we celebrate our children’s first steps, watch them learn to run and encourage them to explore the world. But sometimes the little signs that something isn’t quite right are easy to miss.
A child might trip often, ask to be carried, complain of leg pain or start avoiding activities they once loved. Sometimes it’s a grandparent, teacher or coach who first notices an unusual walking pattern. Children don’t always know how to explain discomfort. They simply adapt the way they move, slow down or stop joining in.
Not every flat foot or unusual walking pattern needs treatment. But persistent pain, repeated falls, changes in movement or reduced participation deserve a closer look.
WHAT SHOULD PARENTS LOOK OUT FOR?
Frequent tripping, falls, poor balance or injuries
Toe walking, in-toeing or out-toeing
Flat feet with pain, tiredness or reduced function
Foot, ankle, knee, hip or back discomfort
Avoiding sport, running, walking or play
Unusual shoe wear, or difficulty finding comfortable shoes
Changes in posture, development, movement or coordination
These signs don’t necessarily mean something is wrong. An assessment can help tell normal development from concerns that need extra support.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Children’s Foot and Walking Assessments
We look at how your child stands, walks, runs and moves, taking into account their age, strength, flexibility, coordination and overall development.
Children’s Orthotics
Foot orthotics may be recommended when extra support could improve comfort or function. They are chosen according to your child’s needs, not simply the appearance of their feet.
SMOs and AFOs
Supramalleolar orthoses (SMOs) and ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) give more structured support for children with specific stability, alignment, neurological or developmental needs.
Clubfoot Assessment and Casting
Early assessment and casting for babies with clubfoot, coordinated with specialist medical care where needed.
Exercise and Movement Rehabilitation
Individualised, age-appropriate exercises and play-based activities to build strength, balance, mobility and confidence.
Georgina Callaghan
BOOK A CHILDREN’S PODIATRY APPOINTMENT
Concerned about your child’s walking or development? You’re welcome to arrange an assessment, even if you’re unsure whether treatment is needed.
Call or WhatsApp Georgina: +65 9776 5607
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/6597765607
[Reception: +65 6235 5833]
FIND US
Nova, at The Eye Doctor
#04-11, Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Road, Singapore 238897
(A separate unit from The EyeClinic at #04-24.)
Every step, considered.
Taking care of you, from head to toe.
A NOTE FROM GEORGINA
Children’s podiatry has always been one of the areas I’m most passionate about.
When I began practising more than 15 years ago, the paediatric devices and treatment approaches available locally were much more limited. I took an active part in developing paediatric assessment and treatment protocols, and introduced supramalleolar orthoses (SMOs) into my own Singapore practice in 2019. I have continued to refine these approaches through years of hands-on work with children.
What matters to me is not simply fitting a device and sending a child on their way. I have followed children over many years, reviewing their walking and development as they grow and adjusting treatment as needed, from foot orthotics to SMOs and AFOs, alongside exercises and rehabilitation. The device is only one part of a longer-term plan. That continuity has let me watch children grow in confidence and take part more comfortably in school, sport and play.
I also understand how worrying it can be when something doesn’t look quite right. I never rush into treatment. I want to understand your child’s development, explain what we’re seeing and help you make informed decisions. Sometimes that means reassurance and monitoring. Sometimes it means exercises, carefully chosen devices, ongoing reviews or further investigation.
The goal isn’t to make every child’s feet look the same. It’s to help each child move as comfortably and confidently as possible.