The key focus of PattiBob orthotics is to improve your child’s foot posture and walking gait by stabilizing your child’s feet and ankles. These orthotics can also help prevent foot and leg pain, and allow your child to perform his or her daily activities without discomfort. It’s not just about the orthotic itself, though. The […]
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 […]
Are you having a hard time finding a pair of shoes to accommodate your child’s orthotics? Are you unsure what shoe size to order? One of the most common mistakes that I see parents make is to buy shoes that are too long in an attempt to accommodate the orthotic. It’s important to note that […]
Cerebral palsy is a disorder of movement, muscle tone, or posture that is caused by damage that occurs to the immature, developing brain, most often before birth. Signs and symptoms appear during infancy or preschool years. Children with cerebral palsy usually face loss of balance, reflexes, and coordination, impaired muscle tone, irregular posture, and gait disturbance. I […]
Do you have a child that has been diagnosed with flat feet, overpronation, or low muscle tone? Has your physical or occupational therapist recommended that your child wears a pair of AFO braces and you are having a hard time finding shoes that can accommodate the braces? I have put together a selection of the […]
Spina Bifida occurs when a baby’s spine doesn’t form normally. 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 […]
Has your toddler been diagnosed with flat feet and overpronation? Has your pediatrician recommended that your toddler wears a pair of good supportive shoes and orthotics for extra support? I have fitted certain toddler shoe insoles that are ideal for toddlers with foot problems. The whole topic of orthotics for toddlers is very controversial, but I believe […]
Have you noticed your child walking and running differently lately? Children with foot conditions such as flat feet or rolled ankles tend to walk with their feet and legs turning inwards. These children are putting pressure on parts of their bodies where they are not supposed to, which usually leads to foot, leg, and back […]
Have you noticed your child walking or running differently lately? Has your child been falling more often? If your child has been diagnosed with knock knees there are simple steps that you can take to help improve the way your child walks. Your first step should be to make sure that your child is wearing the correct […]
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 […]