Flat valgus feet in children is a pathology that has recently become more and more common. It consists in the weak development of the muscles of the foot of the baby. As a rule, this manifests itself at the moment when the child begins to take his first steps, and the weakened ligaments of the foot are unable to support the body weight.
Signs of pathology
Flat valgus feet in children are characterized by the appearance of the following factors:
- the longitudinal arches of the foot are compressed, the fingers and the calcaneus begin to “look” outward, and the middle deepens inward, while if you connect the baby’s feet, they will resemble the letter “x”;
- after a long walk, the baby may experience pain in the feet ;
- swelling of the foot in the evening;
- a small form of clubfoot appears.
Causes of pathology
Flat valgus feet in children can form due to:
- pneumonia diseases;
- rickets in a baby;
- respiratory diseases;
- hereditary factors.
Flat valgus feet in children; treatment
Each mother, upon detection of the above signs of the presence of this disease in her child, should contact an orthopedist and neurologist. The treatment of this pathology is as follows:
Massage. It is he who is one of the most important methods of combating this disease. It has a beneficial effect on muscle tone, helps to normalize the movements of the child. But just do not try to perform it yourself - this kind of procedure should be carried out by a specialist.
Physical education of a medical nature. This is the implementation of special exercises, which, like massage, have a positive effect on muscle tone. You can perform gymnastics both at home and in the direction in a children's clinic under the guidance of a specialist.
Physiotherapeutic procedures, which include the action of an electric current of the required frequency on the muscles of the foot.
To achieve the best results, all treatment methods for this pathology are prescribed immediately. With the right combination of rehabilitation measures, positive dynamics will be observed. Only the use of all recommended methods of therapy will help to cope with such a problem as flat-valgus feet. In addition, at the same time, it is possible to prevent such an ailment as flat feet in a child. Well, almost the most important treatment method is to wear special orthopedic shoes, which has a solid back and good arch support. You can also purchase special insoles that help correct the tilt of the foot.
Flat valgus feet in children: how to avoid
- Do not put the baby on its feet until he does it himself. Up to 8 months, the child has very poorly developed ankle and foot muscles.
- Take appropriate measures to prevent rickets.
- Undergo routine medical examinations.
- Perform courses of not only therapeutic, but also preventive massage.
- To purchase high-quality orthopedic shoes, which should be with hard side parts and backs, as well as with a good and tight arch support.