How can we deal with flat feet and what methods can prevent its occurrence? What causes the problem of flat feet and what harms it does to the body? What is the advice of orthopedic experts in this field?
A faculty member of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences explained the treatment of plantar fasciitis in children.
Regarding the appropriate walking time in children, Mohsen Karami said: “For this issue, we always consider a range so that a set of motor development is important to us, for example, neck, sitting and then walking from the set of motor factors.” It is considered that the delay in each of them needs to be investigated if necessary.
He added: “If the developmental set is appropriate and the baby is necked at the right time, sitting, walking on all fours, so the maximum delay in standing and walking up to 18 months is not a concern, but if it is more than this period, check and take action.” Necessary to be done by parents as soon as possible.
The research deputy of the orthopedic department of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences said about the movement of some children on the toe: This problem can have two roots, one is neuromuscular problems and cerebral palsy and the other is genetics and Achilles tendon shortness.
Karami said: “Children who have difficulty moving on their toes due to neuromuscular problems and cerebral palsy. If this problem is not resolved by the age of 8, even Botox injections and surgery are needed.
“Children who walk on their toes due to genetics and do not have neuromuscular problems often recover on their own at the age of 2 to 3,” said the research deputy of the orthopedic department of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.
Pointing out that flat feet are one of the most common reasons for visiting a pediatric orthopedist, he said: “It is interesting to know; The arch of the foot often develops over time and is formed over the age of 10, and flat feet are not a concern for parents if they do not cause side and nerve problems.
Karami pointed out: If flat feet are associated with fatigue and foot pain, the use of special medical shoes is recommended, but there is no cure. Of course, if this problem is very severe, at the age of 8 to 12, we recommend a cosmetic facial surgery. This is often done on an outpatient basis.
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