As children grow and start to wear closed shoes, trainers, and play school sports, foot and nail problems become increasingly common. Rapid growth, changing footwear, and higher activity levels can all contribute to toe pain, ingrown toenails, and nail infections. While often overlooked, these issues can cause significant discomfort and disruption if not treated early.
At Wandsworth Physiotherapy, our children’s podiatry service focuses on early assessment, effective treatment, and rapid return to comfortable walking and sport. We also offer rapid-access in-clinic nail surgery with our experienced podiatrist, Jack, when required.
Children’s feet are constantly changing, particularly during growth spurts and active school terms. Common contributing factors include:
Your child may have an early or established nail problem if you notice any of the following:
In mild cases, symptoms may come and go. In more severe cases, infection can spread to surrounding tissues and, if ignored, may lead to deeper soft-tissue or bone infection.
Prompt podiatry assessment can prevent simple nail problems from becoming painful and recurrent. Without treatment, ingrown toenails may lead to:
Early intervention is simpler, more comfortable, and helps children stay active.
When conservative care isn’t enough, our podiatrist Jack provides minor nail surgery in his weekly clinic on Old York Road.
Our in-clinic service avoids long hospital waits and allows for efficient, child-friendly care.
Simple habits can significantly reduce the risk of recurrence:
If your child is experiencing toe pain, redness, swelling, or difficulty wearing shoes, don’t wait. Early podiatry care can prevent complications and get children back to sport comfortably.
Contact Wandsworth Physiotherapy today to book a rapid-access children’s podiatry appointment with Jack.
