Do you have a child with knock knees and have been looking for ways to improve your child’s walking gait and overall posture? Kids with knock knees often face challenges in maintaining proper posture and stability, but I have found certain orthotics that can improve your child’s stability and overall posture by realigning their feet and legs. Orthotics […]
Have you noticed that your child’s knees angle inwards and almost touch one another? Is your child falling more often and walking or running differently lately? Finding the right pair of shoes for kids with knock knees can be a game-changer. As a passionate shoe fitter who has dedicated years to understanding children’s foot health, […]
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 […]
One of the most common reasons why children need to wear orthotics is from having flat feet, but other common reasons are low muscle tone, weak ankles, knock knees, or poor posture. For children, orthotics can be life-changing, as they can help support, align, or improve the function of the foot. However, for orthotics to […]
Has your child been diagnosed with a foot or leg condition and your medical professional prescribed a pair of Cricket orthotics by Cascade? Cricket orthotics are usually diagnosed for children who have low arches and are dealing with a mild to moderate degree of pronation or supination. This type of orthotic can place your child’s […]
Children with cerebral palsy usually face loss of balance, reflexes, and coordination, impaired muscle tone, irregular posture, and gait disturbance. The best shoes for kids with cerebral palsy provide a stable base of support and firm heel counters that can help improve your child’s foot posture, walking gait, and coordination. Please keep in mind that […]
The most common issue with Spina Bifida is the partial or complete paralysis of the legs and feet. This is the most common reason why children with Spina Bifida need orthotics or ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) to be fitted inside their shoes. Some children might also need to wear specially designed shoes. I am here […]
Have you noticed that your child’s foot and leg posture are not in alignment? Maybe you noticed your child walking and running differently lately. Children who are diagnosed with foot conditions such as flat feet tend to have poor foot posture which affects their walking gait, which has a direct impact on your child’s spine […]
Are you having a hard time finding a pair of shoes for your child with narrow feet who wears orthotics? Do you feel like all of the shoes capable of accommodating your child’s orthotics are too wide for your child’s feet? I have put together a selection of the best shoes for kids with narrow […]
Has your child been complaining about foot and leg pain or have you noticed your child walking and running differently? Are you wondering whether your child is dealing with pronation or supination? Most parents can’t tell the difference between pronation and supination, but you must know which one your child has as the shoes a […]