And as the first footwear, soft shoes, warm socks or shoes with as flexible a sole as possible are preferred. The shoe should bend slightly in your hand to form a circle.
insoles
Orthotics for children are medical devices that are inserted into the shoe to shape or correct the position of a child's foot.
They can be used to prevent and treat flat feet, correct foot position at a young age and as part of a comprehensive treatment for spinal and joint disorders.
In the Tonus KROKHA children's centers, the individual insoles are manufactured and fitted by FormTotics (New Zealand).
FormTotix insoles are ideal for children: they improve the functioning of muscles and joints and help to properly shape the foot, which is especially important with a growing body!
Unlike other orthopedic insoles, FormTotics corrects the foot in motion, acting on the main muscle groups during walking and running, thereby helping to prevent the development of many musculoskeletal disorders.
Benefits of FormTotics insoles
In the Tonus KROHA children's centers you can choose insoles for children from the age of 1 year. These insoles are individually made by an orthopedist for each child.
First, the doctor performs a visual examination, special diagnostic tests and a podoscopic examination to determine the indication for the insoles. The doctor then shapes the insoles and fits them to the child's shoes and foot. If necessary, an appointment will be made to adjust the insoles.
What are insoles and what are they used for?
Orthopedic insoles for children with an insole support the foot where it is necessary due to a specific pathology or disease prevention, and
- promote the development of children's feet;
- prevent the development of flat feet;
- to significantly reduce the load on the spine, knee and hip joints of the child;
- Reduction of body tremors with unstable gait of the child; protecting the brain from injury;
- improve blood circulation in the blood vessels of the lower limbs;
- help shape posture;
- Prevention of fatigue and pain in the legs (read: How and with what to treat leg pain in children?);
- Optimizing heel placement and alignment;
- They have a massaging and relaxing effect.
types of deposits
There are different types of orthopedic insoles, the specific design of which must be selected by a specialist depending on the desired effect.
- prophylactic shoes, created to prevent the development of a disease or in certain conditions that increase the load on the feet;
- therapeutic, that is, for a specific problem that has already been diagnosed by a specialist.
Depending on the version, there are the following types:
- Insoles laid along the entire length of the foot and selected by the doctor for flat feet (longitudinal, transverse, longitudinal – transverse);
- Half soles, which are prescribed when long insoles to correct flat feet cannot be used and for wearing in open shoes;
- Shells used in certain diseases of the spine, when there is a need to redistribute the load;
- Foot inserts used to correct a small area of the foot.
There are orthopedic insoles for different seasons and weather conditions: universal, winter, summer and off-season. As for the main material, the products are made of latex, leather, gel, cork, thermoplastic, felt, etc.
Clubfoot in children
From the age of two, when the foot begins to form, it is not unreasonable to introduce the child to a good podiatrist. However, up to the age of five, doctors can only talk about flat feet, not clubfoot. The diagnosis of flat feet and the treatment with suitable insoles with supinators can only begin after the age of five.
And to prevent flat feet, doctors recommend walking barefoot as much as possible. And preferably not on the pavement, but on the ground, which is a natural shock absorber, ie has the property of springing'. At home, you can use mats or massage mats that simulate an uneven floor. Cork floors are a great choice for a child's room.
The natural state of human feet - barefoot. Walking barefoot strengthens the muscles and ligaments of the foot.
It is also useful to do special foot exercises - different types of ball rolls, toe-walking and similar games.
Barefoot walking and moderate exercise are therefore essential for naturally strengthening the leg muscles. Give your child the ability to climb stairs, climb rope, run, jump, walk barefoot on the street and indoors - and the leg muscles will begin to perform the functions intended by nature.
Treatment of flat feet in children at the Kazan Kinesiotherapy Center
Treatment and prevention of flat feet in children is one of the main areas of activity of the Kazan Kinesiotherapy Center. The child's foot A child's foot forms by the age of 5, by which time the arch of the foot has acquired the shape necessary for proper gait. The earlier flat feet are detected, the easier it is to treat them - to stop the development of the disease and prevent spinal deformities and joint diseases. Ideally, from the age of 5 to 6, an orthopedist should be visited every year so that the development of flat feet is not missed.
You can get an appointment and a detailed treatment consultation at the Kazan Kinesitherapy Center on telephone number (843) 570-55-25 . Give us a call! Our specialists will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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After consultation with the doctor, diagnosis of the musculoskeletal system, joints, condition, shape and alignment of the foot, a customized therapeutic exercise program is designed to strengthen weakened muscles of the arch of the foot, relieve congested and overstressed areas and increase the flexibility of the foot restore tissue.
The maximum effect is obtained with a comprehensive approach that combines strength exercises to strengthen the muscles of the feet, lower legs and legs, special LFC for flat feet with treatment of the spine and joints through kinesitherapy, a professional Flatfoot massage.. Massage reduces pain syndrome of tired legs at the end of the day, relieves fatigue, muscle tension, improves blood circulation, joint nutrition.
Read more:- Supinators for flat feet.
- orthoses for children.
- Manufacture of orthopedic insoles for children.
- Clubfoot shoe insoles for children.
- shoulder supinators.
- Customized orthoses.
- Shoes for children's valgus feet.
- Foot sizes for children.
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