A person spends a lot of time on the legs, the musculoskeletal system withstands a huge load. If the role of the spine for a healthy image is indisputable, then the stop is unjust not pay attention. Flatfoot is a serious problem that threaten unpleasant manifestations and entailing other unpleasant diseases of the bone system. Adjust the deformed arch is easier in childhood.
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Diagnoses flatfoot in children orthodontist aged 5-6 years. Previously, this is difficult because of the characteristics of the structure of the foot, since it is protected by a fatley. Therefore, the kids stop flat. But since birth, it is important to take care of her and properly organize the prevention of the disease. Especially in the sensory period for children from 3-5 years, when muscles, ligaments and bones of the foot of the foot are formed. The first visit to the doctor is carried out at 3 months to make sure there is no inclination to Rickets. The next visit to the Commission per year and 3 years. It is especially worth contacting a specialist in the presence of flatfoot among family members. If you miss the symptoms of the disease, then the consequences will be severe. This is the development of scoliosis, arthritis and restless leg syndrome.
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If the doctor confirmed the diagnosis of flatfoot in a child, then gentle therapy is assigned. It includes:
a complex of medical physical education;
physiotherapeutic treatment;
manual therapy;
special massage;
wearing orthopedic shoes from genuine leather with a hard back, with a small heel and corrective stells.
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The presence of flatfoot in children is easy to suspect with the complaints of fast fatigue, pains when walking, as well as a strong evening swelling of the foot. A child's gait changes: it goes with widespread legs, bent in his knees, often appears. There is a simple test. You will need: rolling, sheet of paper, green and finger paint. Muffle in the coloring agent, paint apply to the entire surface of the foot. Then the baby put on the sheet. If there is a drawing of the whole foot, then this is a disturbing sign. If only the heel and the front of the foot imprinted, then everything is normal.
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A special place is occupied by the prevention of flatfoot in children. It is important to train the muscles of the feet. It is difficult to achieve in urban conditions, because The straight surface of the asphalt, parquet, linoleum is useless to form an arch. But walking the barefoot on pebbles, sand or land is very useful. At home, create an artificial environment, for example, pour balls on the floor, unsost toys, peas, beans. Moderate physical activity has a beneficial effect on the development of the foot, especially shown by swimming. Better if the training takes place in the form of the game. Competitions are arranged, ask the child to get the items with your feet, climb on the Swedish wall, like a log.
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As prevention and correction, flatfoot in children will fit the foot massage. First steal the feet in the hot bath with the addition of sea salt or coniferous extract. Lubricate your hands with baby cream and break the foot with a fist, spend the lines from the heel to the fingers of the child's legs. Then take the legs with cool water. Daily practice at least 10 minutes of exercises:
walking on the heels, on the outer and inside of the foot;
sitting on a chair, a child rolling a little ball with vests;
socks;
strongly compress your fingers and walk.
Flatfoot children is important to treat. Its health depends on the future. And it is better to try to protect from this disease, doing exercises for prevention.
My husband and I have such a problem ... I was afraid that it was transmitted genetically, but the doctor explained that the appearance of flatfoot was warned. From a year and up to 3 years old just went to gymnastics for children, orthopedic shoes bought, and after 3x also clutters for teeth, bones and growth were connected. As a result, no flatfoot, bones are fixed and smooth))
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1988
My husband and I have such a problem ... I was afraid that it was transmitted genetically, but the doctor explained that the appearance of flatfoot was warned. From a year and up to 3 years old just went to gymnastics for children, orthopedic shoes bought, and after 3x also clutters for teeth, bones and growth were connected. As a result, no flatfoot, bones are fixed and smooth))