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Orthotics Online
12 New Cavendish Street
London
W1G 8UN
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Orthotics for Children
It has been our experience that proper care and treatment of the feet, beginning in childhood, will prevent many of the mechanical and orthopaedic problems seen in adults. Many children walk excessively pigeon-toed, flat footed, or bowlegged and, although they are not in pain, they are damaging their feet. For example:
- Most babies begin life with their toes pointing slightly out. However, if the unborn baby lies with its feet pressed against the womb the wrong way, it can be born with its feet inward. Tripping may be the first sign of toeing in.
- Many babies naturally appear flatfooted, but as the baby begins to stand and walk this will disappear.
- Children with flat feet, low arches, may not be able to keep up with other children because of the strain that is added to their feet and legs.
As a child masters walking the medial arch begins to appear. All toddlers have flat feet because of a low angle of calcaneal inclination, by 5 to 6 years this angle has increased, and in most cases a medial longitudinal arch becomes apparent.
By around 6 years of age, your child should have normal arches in both feet. Children who appear flat-footed have a normal arch, but flatten it when they stand. This movement is called pronation and may cause painful symptoms and make the child tire easily. In this case, specialist orthotics for children may be useful to improve the foot posture and also relieve painful symptoms. Contact us now for more information on orthotics for children. |
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Orthotic devices are effective in the treatment of children with foot deformities
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Orthotics can prevent future foot problems
When a parent brings in a child with flat feet who is between ages 6 and 10, a flexible flatfoot is confirmed. If a child is
10 or older, the flexible flatfoot can be considered permanent,
and long-term use of orthotics will be required to prevent future
problems in the feet, lower extremities and spine. This is especially
true for overweight or athletically active youngsters.
Orthotics can be worn in standard children's shoes
Orthotic devices are effective in the treatment of children with foot deformities. Most podiatric physicians recommend that children with such foot deformities begin to use orthitics as soon as possible after they start walking, to stabilize the foot. Our children's orthotics can be placed directly into a standard children's shoes and also children's sports or athletic shoes. |
See how this child is pronating to the medial side. This child needs help!! Childrens feet should not be allowed to get this bad
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Further information on our orthotics for children, including details on how we make children's orthotics.
Orthotics do not restrict your child from playing and running |
The orthotics normally need to be replaced when the childs foot has grown two sizes. Different types of orthotics may be needed as the childs foot develops and changes shape.
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Very specialised orthotics |
A variety of colors to choose from |
THE 5 STEPS IN MAKING THE ORTHOTICS |
1. An impression is taken of the child's
feet |
2. A cast is formed from the impression with the customer's prescription added to the cast |
3. Then a light weight eva is moulded to the cast on our special vacuum moulder |
4. Then it is trimmed and shaped to the childs prescription |
5. Then covered in a velour in a choice of colours. This material is washable by hand at low temperature. |
We take every precaution to ensure your child gets the support he or she needs
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Susan's impressions are being made for her orthotics |
See how Susan's feet are pronating to the medial side |
See Susan's ankles and feet are straight and aligned while wearing her orthotics |
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Making children feel comfortable and at home is an important part of our philosophy.
Children don't mind getting measured as the impression boxes feel soft and spongy. We also make a cast of their hands and write their name and date on the back. CHILDREN LOVE IT!
Susan's going home, she's had a hard day's play |
Contact us now about our children's custom-made orthotics service
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