The playroom floor in Wakad was scattered with colorful blocks, but Saritha’s eyes were fixed on the footprints Rohan left as he padded across the tiles. Unlike the arched prints she saw in magazines, Rohan’s feet seemed to press entirely flat against the floor, his ankles leaning slightly inward with every step. At first, she…
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The sterile, bright lights of the consultation room at Orange Health Care (OHC) in Wakad usually felt clinical, but for Anjali, they felt like a spotlight on her deepest fears. Her son, Ishaan, needed a procedure to correct a persistent limb alignment issue, and all she could visualize were the large, jagged scars she had…
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The playground at Wakad was filled with the usual chaotic joy of toddlers, but for Anjali, the atmosphere felt heavy with a growing sense of dread. She watched her two-year-old son, Ishaan, attempt to join a game of tag. While the other children pivoted and sprinted with ease, Ishaan’s movements were laboured. Every few steps,…
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Why Kids Today Have More Bone Problems Than Before If you compare childhood today with a decade or two ago, one major difference stands out—kids are less active and more indoors. Along with this shift, doctors are now seeing a rise in bone-related problems among children, something that was far less common earlier. From frequent…
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Is Your Child’s Walking Pattern Normal? A Complete Parent’s Guide to Gait Concerns Seeing your child learn to walk is an exciting and emotional milestone. As they begin to move more independently, you may notice certain walking habits that seem unusual. Some children walk on their toes, while others turn their feet inward or outward.…
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Childhood is a period of development, activity, and growth. Bones extend and reform as children become taller and stronger. A critical aspect of this process is the growth plate, a soft spot of developing cartilage located in the ends of long bones. Though these plates are crucial to the development of healthy bones, they’re also…
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