Several conditions may require the wearing of plantar orthoses in children. The most frequent cases that we encounter in our young patients are flat feet, feet that point inwards or walking on tiptoes. The podiatrists at the Ever Care OP will assist you to learn more about the issue.
WHAT CAUSES FLAT FEET?
The flat foot is a malformation, sometimes hereditary resulting in a sagging of the arch of the foot.
In young children, even if the flat foot can be a source of concern for the parent, it is nevertheless a completely normal and frequent condition. Indeed, until the age of 3 years, the joints that hold the child’s foot are still soft and the arch of the foot has not yet formed. This malformation can correct itself during the bone growth of the child.
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After 3 years, if no improvement is observed, it is recommended to consult a podiatrist to get orthotics or prosthetics near me. This will help your child relieve discomfort and prevent foot, knee, or back pain. The podiatrist will be able to closely follow the evolution of the foot and make a correction, if necessary, for example, by wearing custom-made plantar orthoses for flat feet.
MY CHILD’S FEET ARE ‘TURNING’ INWARDS, SHOULD I BE WORRIED?
In some children, the feet may tend to turn inward. Parents usually notice this condition when the child begins to walk. The origin of an inward journey can be varied. Indeed, the problem can come from the hip, the femurs, the tibias, the ankles or even the feet. It is therefore advisable to consult your podiatrist to determine the main cause of your child’s inward gait and define the appropriate treatment if necessary. Various exercises, treatments and stretches can also be recommended by your podiatrist. In the case of feet that turn inwards, the wearing of plantar orthoses can be recommended if the child complains of pain, stumbles often or wears out his shoes quickly.
MY CHILD WALKS ON TIPTOE, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Just like the previous two conditions, tiptoe walking is quite normal in young children. This is a normal step in learning to walk which is usually followed by normal walking with the heels on the ground.
if walking on tiptoe persists after the age of 2. after the acquisition of walking. a consultation with a podiatrist may be recommended. Custom-made plantar orthoses may be necessary to promote contact between the heel and the ground, to help acquire healthy walking and to prevent any future balance problems. Other exercises, treatments and stretches may also recommends by your podiatrist.
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In conclusion, wearing foot orthotics near me helps to correct the conditions mentioned above, namely flat feet, feet that turn inwards and walking on tiptoes when the condition persists after a certain age or interferes with child development.In young children, even if flat foot can be a source of concern for the parent, it is nevertheless a completely normal and frequent condition. Indeed, until the age of 3 years. the joints that hold the child’s foot are still soft. The arch of the foot has not yet formed. This malformation can correct itself during the bone growth of the child
