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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you having a hard time finding a pair of shoes to accommodate your child’s orthotics? A proper shoe fit ensures that orthotics work effectively, helping to correct any foot issues early on. Ill-fitting shoes can negate the benefits of orthotics, leading to discomfort and potentially worsening foot conditions. One of the most common mistakes […]
Do you have a child with a foot condition such as flat feet, overpronation, or weak ankles that requires wearing orthotics and supportive sneakers? Have you been wondering how to treat and prevent your child’s foot condition during the winter season? Most snow boots are not able to support the feet properly, since they are […]
Intoeing, often referred to as “pigeon-toed,” is a common condition where a child’s feet point inward instead of straight when walking or running. If you have a child who has been diagnosed with intoeing and you already tried a pair of supportive shoes, your next step should be to try a pair of orthotics. As […]