Is your child struggling with flat feet, low muscle tone, or weak ankles, and has your medical professional recommended Chipmunk orthotics? When using Chipmunk orthotics, selecting the right footwear is just as important as the orthotics themselves. The shoes must fit comfortably and support the orthotics without compromising stability or comfort. Ill-fitting shoes can prevent […]
Children who play sports are at higher risk for heel pain, often caused by conditions like Sever’s disease or plantar fasciitis. Ignoring this pain can lead to worse issues, affecting their performance and enjoyment. As an experienced shoe fitter, I’ve seen how the right soccer cleats and orthotic insoles can relieve pain and improve comfort, […]
Has your child been diagnosed with supination, and your doctor recommends orthotics to help alleviate foot pain? Supination, the opposite of pronation, occurs when the foot rolls outward instead of inward. Children with high arches are more likely to experience supination. In these cases, orthotics can provide crucial support, helping to prevent excessive outward foot […]
Has your toddler been diagnosed with a foot condition such as severe flat feet and your medical professional recommends wearing orthotics but hasn’t specified which ones to get? Toddler’s orthotics are specialized inserts designed to support the natural development of children’s feet. These devices aim to correct foot alignment, improve balance, and prevent future foot […]
As a passionate shoe fitter specializing in children’s footwear and orthotics, I’ve seen firsthand how transformative the right pair of shoes and orthotics can be. While every child has some degree of pronation, problems arise when it’s excessive (overpronation), leading to poor posture and potential foot and leg pain. The best orthotics for pronation can […]
Has your child’s walking or running changed recently? Are they tripping or falling more often? While some parents are told their child’s flat feet or walking issues will resolve on their own, many kids with moderate or strong pronation need more support. Early intervention with orthotics for kids can help prevent future problems and improve […]
Do you have a child who has been complaining about leg pain lately? Is your child refusing to participate in sports? I have noticed that most children who suffer from leg pain are diagnosed with growing pains, but in some cases, that pain is associated with another condition such as flat feet or weak ankles. […]
Is your child walking with their feet pointing outwards instead of straight ahead? If their out-toeing is linked to flat feet, certain orthotics can help improve their foot posture and walking gait. As a shoe fitter specializing in children’s shoes and orthotics, I work with various types of orthotics to address out-toeing. One particular orthotic […]
Has your child been diagnosed with a foot condition, and your doctor recommended orthotics but didn’t specify which ones to choose? Or, perhaps you’ve noticed concerns with your child’s foot posture or walking gait, only to be told they’ll “grow out of it”? While I’m not a medical professional, I’m a passionate shoe fitter who […]
Heel pain in children can stem from various causes, including Sever’s disease, plantar fasciitis, or simply from wearing ill-fitting shoes. I strongly suggest that you don’t take the “wait and see” approach when it comes to treating your child’s heel pain, as waiting for your child’s heel pain to resolve on its own might only […]