Flat feet in children are congenital and acquired. Parents cannot ignore this disease in a child, because it entails big health problems.
Congenital and acquired flat feet
Flat feet in humans may already be pronounced at birth. The foot is malformed in the womb. The disease may develop in the future due to excess weight, wearing bad shoes, due to injury, intensive training and sports, weight lifting, rickets, excessive mobility of the joints of the foot.
You can check if the child has flat feet or not, in a simple way. It is necessary to wet a towel, place a barefoot child on it, and then let him step on a dry, flat floor. Deviations can be judged by the footprint. The notch on the inside should be deep - 2-3 cm from the width of the foot.
Flat feet impair an important cushioning function of the foot. When running and walking, vibration is not extinguished, it is transmitted to the spine and hip joints, which over time entails a change in the skeletal system. This is fraught with disruption of biological processes in the body. People with flat feet are diagnosed with scoliosis, arthrosis, fatigue and severe pain in the legs. Posture and body change.
Treatment of the disease
Congenital flat feet are treated with plaster casts and braces. But this type of disease is rare. At the age of five, the child has already finally formed a foot, and the doctor during this period will be able to determine the degree of the disease and prescribe treatment. Children are advised to wear orthopedic insoles that correctly fix and shape the foot. The insoles must be made individually for each person. Only then will the treatment with them be effective.
You can massage the legs and feet. At the initial stage of the disease, it is considered effective. To strengthen muscles and ligaments, physiotherapy procedures are prescribed. Physical therapy plays a significant role in treatment. The simplest exercises include walking on grass, small pebbles, sand. After water procedures, you should rub your legs and feet to improve blood circulation. In this case, the child should not be overworked; after a moderate load, rest should follow. The activity and care of the parents will help the child overcome the disease.
It is necessary to come up with special games aimed at strengthening the muscles. You can pick up small objects from the floor with your toes, grab toys, try to remove socks without using your hands.
It is not recommended to resort to treatment of flat feet with drugs. They have many side effects and are bad for the general health of the little patient. Not used for treatment and surgery. The most effective fight against flat feet at a young age.
