If my kid doesn’t complain about sore feet, do I need to worry about what I put on his feet? Some children spend most of their days running around the yard barefoot all day and never complain about a thing until they step on a nail or thorn. Other children will wine all day about their feet hurting. So what do you need to be looking for when you are shopping for new shoes for the new school year?
My kid never complains!
Wow! Can we trade? Alright lets be serious all kids complain but not all kids complain about their feet. It is best to actively ask the child, “Do your feet hurt? Do you feel pain in your feet when you are out playing?” Some children ignore the pain because they are having so much fun. Think about how awesome it is to be on the soccer team or play in the park with your best buddies… You wouldn’t stop unless you had to. How many kids pee in their pants because they don’t want to stop playing?
There no special accommodation, devices, or exercises that are required for healthy foot living. There is a level of common sense that needs to come into play though… for some this is difficult. Kids shoes can be trendy, inappropriate, and can lead to pain.
Stay away from the following
· Pointy toes
· Platforms
· Flip flops
· Stilettos—Teenagers love to sacrifice comfort for style!
Standard Shoes for Back-to-School
· Good Athletic Shoes (light colors are preferred for the gym and will decrease sweating)
· A wide toe box for dress shoes
My Kid Does Complain about Their Feet!
It is not uncommon for children to have foot and ankle problems. The good news is that these are highly treatable! If your child is complaining about foot pain, seeing a podiatric physician will help prevent complicated problems in your child’s future. Common problems can range from flat feet to ingrown toenails. Treatment is often non-invasive and conservative. Children can be prescribed special insoles known as orthoses and physical therapy to help strengthen the weak or ill-working muscles, joints, and ligaments. Children tend to be extremely active, so podiatric physicians can work around sport schedules and care for their feet to optimized their performance and enjoyment of their preferred after school activities.
Save your child from grandma’s bunions and dad’s recurring ankle sprains. Seek consultation on your child’s foot pain from a medical professional such as a podiatric physician. Even if your child is not experiencing pain, remember to use common sense when shopping for this year’s new shoes!
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
Feet Fit for Moon Walking
His dance moves defined gravity. There was no performance that did not leave the entire audience speechless. Michael Jackson even designed and patented a shoe to successfully pull off one of his memorable dance moves. But even Michael Jackson suffered from foot and ankle injuries. Shortly before being inducted in the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, Jackson suffered a foot injury that kept him from moon walking his way into history. Dancing, like many sports, puts your foot and ankle at high risk for injury. So how does a professional or amateur dancer prevent such injuries? Here are some helpfull suggestions.
The most common dancing injuries are sprains, fractures, tendonitis, blisters, toenail injures, and bruises. The first step to prevent these injuries is to inspect your shoe gear. Depending on what type of dancer you are, will determine what types of shoes are most appropriate. Unfortunately, many dances require shoes that are not healthy for your feet. Such as many ballroom dances that requires women to wear high heels. Heels can cause instability and compression issues. When shoes are not your friend on the dance floor, there are other common practices that you should become familiar with to prevent injury.
A thorough warm up is always necessary to get your muscles warm and loose. This will greatly decrease the likelihood of strains and sprains. Paying attention to your pains is also extremely important. Pain and discomfort can indicate an underlying problem that may be treatable. Seeing a podiatrist to examine your foot and ankle prior to increasing your dancing regimen can greatly reduce the risk of injury. A trained podiatric physician can asses risk factor for foot and ankle injuries and provide treatment and therapies to improve your foot function.
Children are also at great risk of suffering from foot and ankle injuries while dancing. The bones in the foot are still developing late into childhood. For some dances, it is necessary for the child to be examined before being allowed to do certain moves. For an example, going up onto Pointe can be very dangerous and damaging to the foot if done prior to the growth plate closure. The only way to be certain that the growth plates are closed is through x-rays.
Before you jump on the dance floor, take time to watch the moves carefully so you fully comprehend the demands on your body. Understanding your bodies’ limitations is key. Learning taping and padding techniques can help you accommodate your ailments and further prevent future injures.
If you are dreaming about being the next Michael Jackson, you need to be prepared to deal with foot and ankle issues. Luckily, these ailments are often temporary and treatable, but they often take time and rest.
The most common dancing injuries are sprains, fractures, tendonitis, blisters, toenail injures, and bruises. The first step to prevent these injuries is to inspect your shoe gear. Depending on what type of dancer you are, will determine what types of shoes are most appropriate. Unfortunately, many dances require shoes that are not healthy for your feet. Such as many ballroom dances that requires women to wear high heels. Heels can cause instability and compression issues. When shoes are not your friend on the dance floor, there are other common practices that you should become familiar with to prevent injury.
A thorough warm up is always necessary to get your muscles warm and loose. This will greatly decrease the likelihood of strains and sprains. Paying attention to your pains is also extremely important. Pain and discomfort can indicate an underlying problem that may be treatable. Seeing a podiatrist to examine your foot and ankle prior to increasing your dancing regimen can greatly reduce the risk of injury. A trained podiatric physician can asses risk factor for foot and ankle injuries and provide treatment and therapies to improve your foot function.
Children are also at great risk of suffering from foot and ankle injuries while dancing. The bones in the foot are still developing late into childhood. For some dances, it is necessary for the child to be examined before being allowed to do certain moves. For an example, going up onto Pointe can be very dangerous and damaging to the foot if done prior to the growth plate closure. The only way to be certain that the growth plates are closed is through x-rays.
Before you jump on the dance floor, take time to watch the moves carefully so you fully comprehend the demands on your body. Understanding your bodies’ limitations is key. Learning taping and padding techniques can help you accommodate your ailments and further prevent future injures.
If you are dreaming about being the next Michael Jackson, you need to be prepared to deal with foot and ankle issues. Luckily, these ailments are often temporary and treatable, but they often take time and rest.
