Podiatry's role in keeping children with MSK pain free
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paediatrics
MSK
Paediatric podiatrists have a wide range of skills to successfully manage children experiencing foot and lower limb pain. Timely access to a podiatrist can ensure effective conversations about rehabilitation strategies and coping mechanisms to help children return to their activities.
- 1 in 4 children experience musculoskeletal pain
- Foot pain is the most common musculoskeletal problem in ages 10-13 years
- Heel pain accounts for 30% of visits to sport medicine clinics
- Persistent musculoskeletal pain can lead to chronic pain in childhood and adulthood
- The annual mean costs are estimated to be £8,000 per adolescent experiencing chronic pain
- Musculoskeletal pain limits activity levels in a quarter of patients leading to an increase in weight
- Type 2 Diabetes is increasing in children and adolescents with considerable long-term health consequences
Download RCPod's policy position: Podiatry's role in keeping children with MSK pain active