Dr. William Knudson strives to keep parents informed about healthy foot development in their infants. Dr. William Knudson recommends that parents who think that their child may have a developmental foot problem speak to a reputable podiatrist with an emphasis in pediatrics. Many parents take a baby's foot problems to their family doctor, reports Dr. William Knudson, only to have their concerns dismissed. However, if a parent believes that their child's foot problem is serious, Dr. William Knudson encourages them not to be dissuaded by a general practitioner.  Foot problems that seem insignificant to a general practitioner, points out Dr. William Knudson, can lead to more serious troubles later in the child's life. Dr. William Knudson has observed several common developmental foot problems throughout his career as a podiatrist. Talipes equinovarus is a deformity in the foot at birth, states Dr. William Knudson, which is commonly called clubfoot. Dr. William Knudson explains that talipes causes one or both feet to bend inwards. According to Dr. William Knudson, talipes equinovarus is most likely caused by imbalanced foot muscles and might be hereditary. It is a treatable condition, Dr. William Knudson assures parents, by utilizing physiotherapy to coax the foot back into its proper shape and position. However, Dr. William Knudson notes that sometimes a baby will need to wear a splint to facilitate physiotherapy. Additionally, serious cases of talipes equinovarus sometimes necessitate surgery.  Flat feet or a fallen arch, continues Dr. William Knudson, is a condition that may not be immediately noticeable in children. In fact, Dr. William Knudson explains that all babies are born with flat feet. Dr. William Knudson explains that this is the reason babies tend to waddle when they start walking. The characteristic inside arch of adult feet, informs Dr. William Knudson, does not begin to form in children until they are about two years old. If your child still has flat feet by age three, says Dr. William Knudson, consult a podiatrist for solutions. ...read more