Best Orthotic Equipment for Children

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Orthotic Equipment for Children
Pediatric orthotic equipment includes a range of
splints and insoles that are designed to support
the correct function of the childs lower feet
and legs. These types of orthotics may be used
to treat various foot problems like   Common
biomechanical foot problems such as under or over
pronation. Pronation is the normal movement your
foot makes to absorb the impact from running or
walking. It happens when your heel strikes the
ground and your foot disperses the impact,
flattening and stretching the arch as your foot
rolls inward.
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Orthotic Equipment for Children
Orthotic equipment can be over-the-counter or
custom-made for the child. Which device is best
depends on what the underlying muscle or foot
issue the child is experiencing. Most of these
devices are worn throughout the day inside their
shoes. Over-the-counter and custom-made devices
are usually comfortable to wear and when using
either they can help to prevent the muscle
stiffness that is typically experienced by
children with muscle or biomechanical issues with
their feet. You can find many different kinds
of pediatric orthotic equipment that address
different types of childhood muscle, gait, or
foot issues.
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Orthotic Equipment for Children
Young children experience many developmental
changes as they age. Under the age of seven
children tend to have flat feet, which many
outgrow. There are some specialists that will
argue that it is best not to alter the alignment
of a childs foot under the age of seven who have
minor biomechanical disorders by using orthotics.
If the child is over seven years of age then
orthotic equipment may be used to correct
misalignments that come from common issues. The
pediatrician or podiatrist is the ones that would
assess the childs gait and offer recommendations
for orthotics if necessary.
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Orthotic Equipment for Children
There are circumstances in which early orthotic
intervention is important. In some circumstances
they can be used by children as young as two
years of age. This would apply to children who
have developmental disabilities, motor disorders,
or muscle tone issues, such as in cerebral palsy.
In these instances custom-made orthotic
equipment would be the best choice. The child
would have a biomechanical assessment done on
their feet to help the specialist custom-design
the pediatric orthotics that would best help the
child with their feet issues. Using these
custom-made orthotics can help maintain the
proper alignment of the childs feet and legs
during their growth and development.
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