Feet First: Back-to-School Tips
August is National Back to School Month. It is the time when we prepare our students for early mornings, homework, walks to the bus stop, and more. This time of year is also a great reminder of growth. A new school year means many things could have changed over the summer. One of those things is your child’s shoe size. If they played a sport during the summer, checking their head-to-toe health is a to-do on your list.
The doctors at PodiatryCare, PC and the Heel Pain Center welcome back students and their parents each season. Partnering together for better foot and ankle health, our team of podiatrists helps parents address current foot issues and think about potential ones that may appear later during the year.
Before the first day of classes, here are three ways to get ready:
Purchase new shoes and socks
We understand. Back-to-school shopping can be a costly line item on the budget. When you consider shopping for shoes and socks, it can be overwhelming. If there is one investment that we cannot underestimate, it is comfort and support for your children. Poor foot hygiene at a young age can lead to more problems in the future.
Address foot issues
If your child is still nursing an ankle sprain from a summer sport, check in with their podiatrist. Ankle sprains are common injuries that can lead to prolonged symptoms, including weak ankles or arthritis. From blisters and bunions to ingrown toenails, now is the time to address foot issues. Schedule an appointment with your podiatrist today.
Talk about foot hygiene
Does your child know that sharing shoes is a no-no? If they play sports, are they wearing shoes while in the locker room? There are key hygiene habits to share with your child before returning to school. From athlete’s foot to fungal toenails, sharing germs is an unfortunate part of sharing common spaces in school.
Guess what? It’s that time again. We are right here with you and your family to support your foot and ankle needs. We are excited for a strong start to the school year.
Our board-certified team of foot and ankle doctors at PodiatryCare, PC and the Heel Pain Center has experience with addressing foot needs, including bunions and hammertoes, pediatric foot care, custom orthotics, heel pain, diabetic foot care, and more. The team includes Dr. Charlotte George, Dr. Matthew Tschudy, Dr. Rebecca Wiesner, Dr. Kristen Winters, and Dr. Laura Vander Poel. We have two locations in Hartford County: 1379 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT, and 1350 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, CT. To schedule an appointment at our Enfield location, call (860) 741-3041; for an appointment at our South Windsor location, call (860) 644-6525.