Today, quite a lot of parents are concerned about a problem such as flat feet in children. This problem occurs in almost every second or third child. What is meant by the word “flat feet”? Flat feet are considered the weak development of the musculoskeletal system of Stop. The feet are the organs of support and movement, which are the most loaded departments of the musculoskeletal system.
How to determine exactly if the baby has flat feet? If you notice that your baby began to complain about fatigue during a shopping campaign or while walking on the street, and you also do not have time to buy children’s shoes due to their rapid wear – it means that without hesitation, you should contact an orthopedician. He, in turn, with the help of computer diagnostics of the foot, can more accurately determine the type and degree of disease.
What is the flat feet leading to?
The foot is a rather complicated part of the leg, which consists of twenty -six bones. And if there is even a slight violation in this area, then it can lead to distortions in the development of the skeleton of the foot. Flat feet can cause fatigue and discomfort of the feet, pain in the ankle area, as well as the knee, impaired gait. It is worth noting that reduced shock absorption of stop can be detrimental to the entire musculoskeletal system. If in childhood do not treat flat feet, then in adulthood a person will suffer from arthrosis of the knee or ankle joint, as well as other diseases, including osteochondrosis of the spine.
Preventive and therapeutic actions.
1. General fortification.
This list of events can include:
– walking barefoot on sand, gravel and on any other uneven surface;
– tipping on tiptoe and heels;
– high jumps and a distance;
– run;
– outdoor games (football, basketball, volleyball, etc.D.);
– swimming;
– Daily use of massage rugs.
2. Orthopedic shoes.
In addition to all of the above actions, it is important to wear specially designed shoes, due to which the normal formation of the foot and the prevention of flat feet are ensured. Such shoes have several orthopedic components:
– high hard back;
– dislocation, which is adjustable using straps and Velcro;
– special sole;
– Suppinators deposit insoles;
– expanded sock for the free location of the fingers;
– natural materials from which the top of the shoes and lining is made.
To select a child suffering from flat feet, shoes are necessary very carefully, since it is in it that he will have to spend most of his time.
3. Orthopedic insoles.
Wearing orthopedic insoles is necessary when the child is accurately made such a diagnosis as flat feet. Many manufacturers are now producing such models, for example, demi -season shoes of a hut for girls and boys, in which there are similar insoles. Those insoles that can be purchased in a pharmacy are prophylactic, therefore, they serve to maintain the health of the foot with increased loads. Using them for flat feet, they can not only not benefit, but completely strengthen the curvature of the feet. Therefore, children who suffer from flat feet need to buy special therapeutic insoles, which have the corporate parts established by the derivatives doctor. Wearing individual therapeutic insoles will lead to the proper formation and protection of the set of the foot.
Modern orthopedic insoles are produced from easily washing materials that do not lead to sweating of the feet. They are able to completely repeat the shape of the foot, which will allow the child’s feet to be in comfort.
3. Physiotherapy.
With flat feet, it is important to strengthen the muscles of the lower leg and stop. Children can perform gymnastics in a playful way. It can be: games with the ball between the knees, lifting various items with the fingers, etc.D.
