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 […]
Have you noticed that your child’s feet point inward instead of straight ahead? Is your child tripping and falling often? Many children diagnosed with in-toeing are told by their medical professionals that their condition will resolve on its own. In some cases, it does, but in many instances, it doesn’t. Gait plate orthotics for kids […]
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 […]
Have you noticed your child’s feet pointing inwards instead of straight ahead? Pigeon toe, medically known as in-toeing, is a common condition that causes children’s toes to point inwards and it can involve one or both feet. Some children might grow out of this condition on their own, but some may need supportive shoes and […]