How flat feet manifest in children

With flat feet, the foot becomes deformed andbecomes flat, that is, the natural curve of the inner surface disappears. Flat feet can be congenital or acquired. The reasons for its appearance are considered to be wearing uncomfortable shoes, low motor activity, weak muscle tone, injuries, metabolic disorders.flat feet in childrenFlat feet in children, if detected in time, can be treated well with massage and exercise. Photo: Getty Signs that should alert parents:

  • pain in the ankle;
  • change gait;
  • puffiness in the lower part of the legs;
  • rapid wear of shoes;
  • deformation of the foot, which is visible to the naked eye.

The child should be taken to an orthopedist immediately.Even if there are no symptoms of incipient flat feet, children from the age of three should be shown to an orthopedist once a year until they reach the age of 7, so that he can monitor the development of the feet. If after 7 years the child's foot continues to tend to form a flat surface, then it is time to work hard to eliminate the problem. The official diagnosis of "flat feet" is given to children after 12 years. Before this age, a flat arch of the foot is considered a normal variant.

Prevention of flat feet in children

It is better to prevent a disease than to treat it later. Parents need to take preventive measures in time:

  • Choose the right shoes for the baby.
  • To force a child in the form of a game to walk barefoot or in socks over uneven surfaces. In the summer - it is grass, pebbles, sand, in the winter - rounded pebbles spread out in the house, massage mats or beans.
  • Use an orthopedic mat.
  • Ensure the correct diet. The child should receive a sufficient amount of phosphorus, calcium and vitamin D.
  • Play with your child in outdoor games where you need torun and jump. The feet must work, and in modern times, children sit more at the phones and tablets. During the day, babies should move, not sit.

    • Good nutrition, physical activity andWearing the right shoes will protect your child from flat feet. If flat feet have already been detected, there is no need to worry. If you follow all the doctor's instructions, this defect can be eliminated. An orthopedist prescribes physiotherapy procedures, foot exercises, baths with pine broth or sea salt. It is imperative to wear orthopedic shoes. In advanced cases, the defect is eliminated by surgery. Physical therapy and massage for flat feet in children give good results. Therapeutic massage should be performed by a specialist, since there are many nerve endings and active points on the feet, the impact on which affects the functioning of the internal organs. In this case, it is important not to harm with an inept massage. Parents need to closely monitor the child to protect him from this unpleasant disease, and, if necessary, immediately begin treatment. If you pay enough attention to the physical education and development of the child, the risk of flat feet is minimal. It is also useful to know:

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