Are you worried about your child’s feet? Whether they’re having trouble keeping up with friends at recess, missing out on their favorite sports and activities, or dealing with stubborn ingrown toenails or plantar warts, watching your child struggle with foot pain and discomfort can be concerning. Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place for help.
Wilks Advanced Foot Care is southern Oregon’s top choice for top-notch podiatry services for the whole family. Our experienced Roseburg podiatrist, Dr. Jason Wilks, provides comprehensive pediatric foot care, including a range of effective treatments to help young patients get back on their feet—and back to their favorite activities—quickly and comfortably.
Understanding Common Pediatric Foot Conditions
Your child’s feet and ankles grow and develop rapidly from birth through their mid-teens when the skeleton reaches full maturity. During this time, children can encounter a variety of podiatric challenges. At his office in Roseburg, Dr. Wilks helps young patients restore or maintain foot health and establish a strong foundation for lifelong mobility. We provide expert care for the full spectrum of pediatric foot concerns. Some of the most common issues we address include:
- Sports injuries. Active kids can experience strains, sprains, fractures, and other foot and ankle injuries in athletics. We provide prompt care to help young athletes return to their favorite activities safely.
- Ingrown toenails. This painful condition can be a recurring problem for children and teens. We offer traditional treatments and innovative non-surgical options like Onyfix to provide relief while minimizing disruption to daily routines.
- Heel pain. Growing children, especially those involved in sports, can develop persistent heel pain from conditions like Sever’s disease—inflammation of the growth plate in the heel bone. Our treatment plans address both immediate comfort and long-term foot health.
- Alignment issues. In-toeing, out-toeing, flat feet, and other structural abnormalities can cause pain and discomfort and affect balance, posture, and mobility. We offer custom orthotics to help relieve pain and correct alignment issues.
Prioritizing Conservative Treatments for Safe and Speedy Recoveries
At Wilks Advanced Foot Care, our approach to pediatric foot care centers on making every visit a positive experience. From our welcoming front desk staff to our gentle treatment methods, we’ve created an environment where children and teens feel comfortable, and parents feel confident in their care choices.
Our family-owned and operated practice treats your children like we’d treat our own. We prioritize conservative, non-surgical solutions whenever possible to help young patients recover without lengthy downtimes that could impact school attendance or participation in their favorite activities. Our advanced treatments and customized care plans encourage faster healing with minimal disruption to daily routines.
Clear Communication and Convenient Pediatric Foot Care for Douglas County Patients
Dr. Wilks explains conditions and treatments thoroughly and in terms both parents and young patients can understand. We take the time to answer questions and address concerns to ensure everyone feels informed and comfortable with their recommended treatment plan.
Our practice makes it easy and convenient to give your child or teen the specialized podiatry care they deserve by offering:
- Convenient appointments that work around school hours and employment schedules
- Same-day emergency care when possible
- Insurance coverage verification before treatment begins
- Clear treatment explanations that help kids cooperate with their care plans
- Preventive guidance to help children maintain foot health and avoid future injuries