The problem of children's flat feet is more relevant today than ever. This is due to the fact that today more and more specialists are working to ensure that correction of flat feet in children brings results. Perhaps the most pressing problems associated with flat feet in children include problems such as:
As you know, all children are born with so-called imaginary flat feet. This is due to the fact that a child has a large amount of subcutaneous fat in his feet, which naturally disappears as he grows older.
Thus, as children develop walking and running, muscles develop and the child’s foot takes on its usual appearance.
The arches of a child's feet are fully formed by the age of three. In this regard, it is not worth talking about flat feet in children under 3 years of age. In children over 3 years of age, acquired or congenital flat feet are diagnosed. Congenital flatfoot occurs due to the presence of malformations of the foot during the prenatal period.
Acquired – is determined by the following factors:
Flat feet can only be corrected in children; later, with age, it will be much more difficult to do. Then there is only one way out - surgery.
The main means of prevention and correction of flat feet are, first of all, general strengthening of the body, prolonged exposure to fresh air, and proper nutrition. Another correction method is to strengthen the child’s muscles and ligaments from an early age.
Correction also consists of wearing correct, high-quality shoes, therapeutic exercises, and massage. The main and most effective means of correction is special gymnastics, which strengthens the muscles of the foot and ankle joint.
If you do gymnastics and also do a special massage, the correction effect will increase many times over.
Massage should be done after a special prescription from your attending orthopedic doctor from qualified medical professionals who know all the intricacies of this matter. Also, for correction, doctors recommend keeping your feet in water at room temperature for 5 minutes every day before going to bed. In summer, walk barefoot more often on rough surfaces (earth, pebbles, sand).
It often happens that parents, due to their ignorance, in order to prevent and correct flat feet, send their children to professional sports, dancing, swimming, expecting specific results from them. But are they doing the right thing? Will such activities harm their children? Let's try to figure it out.
Modern orthopedic books say that any physical activity for the purpose of correcting flat feet should be aimed at developing and strengthening the muscles of the lower leg, muscles and ligaments of the foot. But we should not forget that as many books as there are so many opinions. This does not mean that physical activity will overcome flat feet; it is worth thinking about how often to do certain exercises and with what intensity to perform them, because a sense of proportion will come in handy here.
Many patients ask doctors: are sports and flat feet compatible? Naturally, only a doctor can assess what is harmful and what is beneficial for your child. He will competently determine the severity of the pathology in your child, identify all possible complications, examine the muscular-ligamentous apparatus - based on all these observations, he will make a qualified conclusion. Usually, with flat feet, experts do not recommend excessive and strenuous exercise in the following sports:
And yet, why don’t doctors recommend dancing? What is the danger?
Most experts agree that it is not so much the sport itself that is dangerous, but the excessive physical stress on the legs during intense daily training.
This is the whole danger. For example, practicing ballet can lead to the formation of a so-called “ballerina’s foot” in a child, which rests directly on the forefoot.
It is because of this that ballerinas develop transverse flatfoot over time (flattening of the front of the foot occurs with displacement of the big toe). In addition, the soft shoes of dancers and ballerinas also predispose them to the development of flat feet. In this case, there can be no question of correction - only surgery will solve their problem. Before sending your child to dance, you should consult an orthopedic doctor.
Any physical activity is contraindicated if it is accompanied by a feeling of pain. Although, with proper organization of training or dancing, it is sometimes possible to achieve normal functioning of the foot without pain and restrictions in movement. In such a situation, of course, within reasonable limits, you can dance, but not at a professional, but at an amateur level.
The main goal of treating flat feet is to normalize the arch of the foot. In case of stage I of the disease, this can be done without surgery. It is often possible to correct the situation by adjusting your lifestyle and wearing orthopedic shoes. However, flat feet of II-III degree can only be cured with surgery.
In orthopedics, the longitudinal and transverse arches of the foot are distinguished. The first are located along the foot and are supported by the muscular-ligamentous apparatus. The long plantar ligament plays a major role in strengthening these arches. It is its plastic surgery that is most often performed in case of development of longitudinal flatfoot .
The transverse arch of the foot is formed by the heads of the IV metatarsal bones. Normally, they form a kind of arch. The transverse arch is supported by ligaments, tendons, and the head of the adductor hallucis muscle. When the muscular-ligamentous balance is disturbed, a person develops transverse flatfoot . As a rule, it is complicated by valgus deformity of the first toe.
X-ray of flat foot.
Curious! According to statistics, Hallux Valgus of varying degrees is detected in 100% of patients with transverse flatfoot. During surgery, doctors have to simultaneously eliminate both pathologies.
Flat feet is a serious orthopedic disease leading to progressive dysfunction of the foot. It causes severe pain and difficulty walking, causing a lot of suffering to a person. The operation helps eliminate painful symptoms and restore the feet to a pleasant appearance.
Basic principles of surgical treatment of flat feet:
Photos before and after surgery.
Note that after foot surgery the patient does not need to wear a cast or walk with crutches. The very next day he can freely get out of bed, having first put on special shoes. The patient needs to wear Baruk shoes for several weeks after surgery.
Fact! Surgery for flat feet allows you to quickly restore foot function. In most cases, patients return to their normal lifestyle after 3 months.
When there is a need to correct longitudinal flat feet, doctors perform operations on the inside and/or back of the foot. For mild deformities, they perform plastic surgery of ligaments and tendons. In more severe cases, they have to perform operations on the tarsal bones.
Table 1. Features of different types of surgical interventions.
Fact! Arthrodesis is not recommended for persons over 30 years of age due to the risk of developing persistent pain.
Medializing osteotomy of the calcaneus in combination with talonavicular arthrodesis.
Not long ago, scientists conducted a study and found out which methods are most effective in treating longitudinal flatfoot. The best method of correction was medializing osteotomy of the calcaneus in combination with talonavicular arthrodesis. It gives good clinical results and rarely leads to complications. Unlike subtalar arthrodesis, after such treatment the patient does not require repeated surgery.
Curious! The weakness of the ligamentous apparatus is indicated by the appearance of the so-called “elastic flatfoot”. The pathology is characterized by flattening of the arch of the foot when walking. At rest, the feet take on a normal appearance.
With this pathology, doctors perform surgical interventions on the forefoot . Most often they perform an osteotomy (Chevron or Scarf) of the first metatarsal bone. If necessary, they supplement it with plastic surgery of muscles, ligaments, and tendons. This operation allows you to correct not only transverse but also valgus deformity of the foot.
Quite often, doctors discover exostoses (bone growths) and hammertoe deformity of the II-V fingers in patients. The former are removed using the Schede method, the latter are corrected using resection or osteotomy. Thus, patients with transverse flatfoot can undergo several surgical interventions simultaneously. This approach allows you to qualitatively correct existing defects.
Transverse longitudinal flatfoot is the most severe form of the disease. In a person, both arches are deformed at once, and the foot becomes completely flat. Treating the pathology is quite difficult.
Goals of operations for combined flatfoot:
Operation of longitudinal-transverse deformation.
With transverse-longitudinal flatfoot, a person undergoes several interventions at once. For example, a patient simultaneously undergoes a Schede operation, a Scarf osteotomy, and arthrodesis of some metatarsal joints. As a rule, doctors try to do everything in one surgical procedure.
The recovery period after such operations lasts longer than in other cases. Fortunately, patients do not require a cast or crutches. In the worst case, they will have to wear fixation needles, which will be removed along with the stitches in 2 weeks.
Fact! In cases of severe longitudinal flatfoot, a person requires posterior tibialis tendon repair and marginal subcutaneous tenotomy of the Achilles tendon. After such a surgical intervention, the patient is put in a plaster cast, and is allowed to walk only with crutches.
In Russia, prices for surgical treatment of flat feet start at 30,000 rubles. Please note that the amount does not include the cost of preoperative examination, anesthesia, consumables and implants. If during the operation doctors perform several manipulations at once, the treatment will cost even more. For example, the minimum cost of SCARF osteotomy in combination with subtalar arthrodesis is 35,000 rubles.
If you do the math, in total treatment abroad is not much more expensive than in Russia. In the Czech Republic, you will pay euros for surgery and rehabilitation. In Germany – from 7 thousand euros, in Israel from 7 thousand dollars (without rehabilitation!). So if you want to have surgery in Europe, go to the Czech Republic.
An insignificant sign at first glance - uneven wear of shoes on the inside, as a rule, indicates that you have flat feet. You should definitely consult an orthopedic doctor with this problem.
Flat feet are an improperly formed arch of the foot when the physiological depression in the foot is not large enough. The development of flat feet in childhood is caused by the child having hypertonicity or muscle hypotonia, that is, impaired muscle tone in the legs.
Flat feet only seem like a minor problem. Unfortunately, it progresses quickly and is difficult to treat. The danger of flat feet is that not only the foot and toes are deformed, but other problems with the legs arise, such as pain, fatigue, and swelling.
If flat feet are left untreated and the disease becomes advanced, the only way to help the patient is through surgery.
Flat feet are primarily manifested by pain, fatigue and discomfort in the legs. You can assume that you suffer from flat feet if you have the following symptoms:
If any of the above are familiar to you firsthand, you need to seek help from an orthopedic doctor for diagnosis.
An orthopedic surgeon can reliably diagnose flat feet. The diagnosis is based on a medical examination. During an individual appointment, the doctor diagnoses flat feet using special tests. In addition, if necessary, the doctor may recommend an x-ray of the foot.
At the Alan Clinic Center for Neurology and Orthopedics, a number of modern, mild in their effects, but very effective methods are used to treat flat feet:
A fairly common cause of flat feet is congenital characteristics of the foot and inherited deficiencies in the development of connective tissue, including those that form the foot. We are talking about the so-called subtlety. Previously, a foot with formed flat feet was called aristocratic.
However, most often flat feet are acquired, that is, they develop during the process of improper formation of the foot in childhood. The main unfavorable factor is usually children's shoes with an incorrect last, from an orthopedic point of view. Later, in adulthood, this applies more to girls; flat feet can develop due to shoes with a very narrow toe and too high a heel.
Sometimes flat feet can be a consequence of poor posture, increased or decreased muscle tone.
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During treatment, a well-coordinated team of 4-5 or more specialists works with the patient.
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The anatomical structure of the foot and the presence of its two arches is not accidental, because it is this structure of the foot that provides a person with shock absorption when walking and physical activity. When the foot flattens, deformation develops, which leads to flat feet and loss of its natural physiological functions. Many people do not pay attention to the fact that they have flat feet, but in vain. In what cases is it necessary to treat flat feet in adults?
The transverse arch of the foot is located between the toes, and the longitudinal arch is located along its inner edge. In this regard, there are several types of flat feet:
The disease can be congenital or acquired, and occurs not only in adults, but also in children. Unfortunately, the presence of this problem in children worries parents more than the appearance of flat feet in themselves. Few adults consider this deformation a disease, but it is flat feet that lead to many complications associated with the musculoskeletal system.
There are also 3 degrees of flat feet, the difference being factors such as the degree of flattening of the foot and the presence of complaints from the patient. The occurrence of this disease in adults is often associated with:
1 - normal foot. 2 - “hollow” foot (longitudinal arch is too high). 3 - valgus foot (longitudinal arch is flattened). 4 - flattened foot (longitudinal and transverse arches are flattened). 5 - flat-valgus foot (longitudinal and transverse arches are absent).
Before correcting flat feet in an adult, the doctor must determine the type, shape and degree of the disease. In what cases should flat feet be treated? Doctors' opinions on this matter differ somewhat. Some believe that it is necessary to treat the disease, while others express the opinion that without complaints from the patient, no therapeutic measures can be carried out. Which one is right? This issue can be understood if you approach it logically.
Judge for yourself, because the development of flat feet leads to a change in the biomechanics of foot movement, which, in turn, causes a redistribution of the load in the legs and increased tension in the musculo-ligamentous apparatus. Overstrain in the joints of the legs can cause complications such as hallux valgus (bunions in the feet), arthrosis of the knee and hip joints, spinal scoliosis and osteochondrosis.
In orthopedics, both conservative and surgical treatment of flat feet are used.
Wearing orthopedic insoles for flat feet is mandatory and effective.
The goal of conservative therapy in adults is to strengthen the ligaments and muscles of the foot, lower leg, and back, as well as to stop the processes of deformation in the foot. These measures are especially relevant in the initial stages of the disease with transverse flatfoot. In this case, the bones of the foot separate, and the inner part of the big toe moves outward, causing a painful lump (bunion) to appear on the foot. If treatment for such a deformity is not started at the initial stage of the disease, then conservative treatment of transverse flatfoot in adults turns out to be ineffective, and only surgery can help.
Surgery in adults is carried out in difficult situations, when only surgery can help relieve pain and return the foot to its original position. In these cases, the following types of operations are used.
Physiotherapeutic treatment methods that strengthen ligaments and muscles well, help maintain mobility in the legs and other joints of the body.
In conclusion, I would like to remind you that flat feet is a serious disease, which in advanced cases can lead to complications. But this diagnosis is not a death sentence, and prevention of flat feet is the best medicine.
My friend has flat feet and a shoe size of forty-five. When he walks barefoot on the sand, he leaves such footprints as if a Bigfoot had walked by!
Flat feet don't bother him. For a while he was intensely involved in swimming, then ran 5 km every day, and rode a bicycle 30 km. There is also increased physical activity at work.
Uses the Lyapko applicator in increments of 0.7 mm. and everything is fine.
I read that you need to deal with flat feet anyway!
1) Gait deteriorates
2) Shoes wear out faster. And it wears out crookedly! It is even noticeable to others if you have flat feet.
3) This is a deformation of the foot, which means the load is not distributed correctly when walking. As a result, you can have problems with bones, joints, and muscles ahead of time. Do you need it!?
It is imperative to treat flat feet and there are simply no such cases not to treat!
My man has constantly uneven wear on his shoes, which is why he has a terrible gait, like a bear (sometimes children do such exercises during warm-up at school: walking with their feet inward). Who would have thought that flat feet affect posture and back pain can also be caused by flat feet. They did massages, exercises and took medications, but the doctors said to resolve the issue promptly. But mine doesn’t agree to this. Very worried.
I didn't read it out of idle curiosity. It’s just, believe me, they take people with flat feet into the army and they don’t give discounts with “benefits”. I agree with the author of the article that both folk and traditional medicine agree that for flat feet, the main method of treatment is gymnastics. It will help strengthen weakened muscles and ligaments and normalize blood circulation in sore limbs. Tested, so to speak, “on myself.” A good pain reliever is wormwood. Its leaves must be washed and applied to the feet, wrapped with a soft cloth on top. By the way, this remedy will also have an analgesic effect for injuries, tendon sprains and dislocations. If flat feet cause severe pain in the legs, interfering with a normal lifestyle, I apply the following mixture to the legs: iodine solution (3%) and lemon juice are combined in a 1:1 ratio, add two crushed aspirin tablets and mix. I cover the top of the mush with film and wrap it with a woolen scarf. You can do such compresses only for three days in a row, after which you should take a week's break. Iodine should only be 3 percent, otherwise you can get burned. Healthy feet to everyone!
I have grade 3 flat feet on my left leg and grade 2 with arthrosis of the foot on my right - I didn’t get into the army; the surgeon at the city station already rejected me. Only now do I realize how lucky I am. There were 30 of us there with flat feet and only I came out. I was lucky that I got a good doctor, but with the disease everything is bad, now I have had pain in my legs for 31 days every day. I always have massage treatments at work for 10 hours and on weekends in bed, otherwise I simply won’t be able to go during the week. I was thinking about surgery.
Of the 300 diagnoses that occur with foot diseases, flat feet are the most important and require mandatory correction. If this is not done, the disease in children and adults leads to serious complications, including deformation of the entire musculoskeletal system. Insoles are the most important element of shoe design. What functions do insoles for flat feet have from the point of view of modern orthopedics and how to choose them correctly?
Biomechanics refers to the ability of the foot to perform certain movements, as well as withstand loads, the amount of which is determined by the shape and position of the arches. For example, the transverse arch can normally be wide and narrow. A wide arch can withstand increased loads, and the shape of the foot resembles a square. Narrow feet are more suitable for dancing (ballet).
The longitudinal arch can be high or low. A tall one is indispensable for sports, and a flat one is for long walks. Normally, when walking, the load first falls on the heel, then moves to the toe, and then pushes off with the help of the big toe. If flattening of the arches occurs, then the consequence of this process is flat feet, which leads to a violation of the shock-absorbing properties of the foot.
Before choosing insoles for flat feet, you need to know what they are needed for. The topic of orthopedic corrective insoles in the light of advertising is surrounded by prejudices and misconceptions. So, orthopedic correctors help restore the natural biomechanics of the feet and restore their functions.
Therefore, only a doctor can recommend wearing insoles, following the following steps.
All orthopedic insoles for flat feet consist of the following parts:
In some cases, such devices lack the front part (metatarsal pad), which is called a half-insole.
It is difficult to treat transverse flatfoot without the use of orthopedic insoles. They are a necessary stage of treatment, and their uniqueness is achieved by diagnosing the form of flat feet or the degree of deformation of the foot. There are indications for which these correctors are used.
For each disease, there are features in the selection, but we will talk about how the selection is made for the correction of flat feet in adults and children.
Children's insoles can have a fun pattern.
Orthopedic insoles for transverse flat feet. The main goal is to correct the transverse arch and prevent transverse flat feet. Insoles for transverse flat feet have a heel corrector and a toe separator in the form of a roller.
These correctors help restore the foot to its anatomical structure and physiological properties. What are the benefits of using insoles with orthopedic shoes?
The use of insoles can be temporary, but are especially effective in childhood. In adults, insoles must be used constantly, because flat feet cannot be completely corrected.
It’s not for nothing that they say: “A bad head gives no rest to your feet!” Running on your feet all day and not getting tired is something from the realm of fantasy or a memory from youth))) I never thought that simple insoles could be so important for the feet of my loved ones. For the first time I encountered the effectiveness of silicone pads, which secure the foot, provide support, and prevent slipping. But this applies to high-heeled shoes. But regarding regular insoles, I was interested in the question of children’s insoles and at what age should they be used? The question is relevant for me, because... My son is only 1.7 years old, but there is no specific answer, when does the correct positioning of the foot begin to prevent flat feet?
I have a little daughter and she has flat feet. She constantly complains of fatigue and pain in her legs. We constantly visit the doctor and go for physical procedures, but there is not much result. We were advised to purchase orthopedic insoles for flat feet. After a month, maybe a little more, the first results appeared. Fatigue and pain disappeared, my daughter began to feel comfortable when walking. I'm very pleased with the result.
I have had flat feet since childhood and I really regret that they didn’t pay attention to it before. As I've gotten older, it's gotten harder and harder to wear the shoes I like. Walking in low-heeled shoes is very boring. I contacted an orthopedist and he recommended insoles. I chuckled in my heart, but how can they help me? And I was wrong. They made a cast of the foot and waited a bit. I received the insoles. I started wearing it, and lo and behold!! I walk in heels like a queen! It doesn’t hurt and it’s beautiful!
I have been using orthotics for many years and have realized that without them I have a very difficult time. The legs begin to get tired much faster even with little physical activity, but with insoles it’s just great! I have a lot of them, for each type of shoe there is one, since the selection very much depends on the purpose of the shoe, its shape and duration of use.
Good day to you! A friend of mine suffered from flat feet for a very long time, he generally had huge problems with wearing shoes, until one time he went to the doctor and he prescribed him special orthopedic insoles, he immediately told him how to use them and where to buy them, that he did. Now he can’t be happier, he can wear any kind of shoes and doesn’t whine like before.
When my son and I went for an examination to an orthopedist, he said that his son has flat feet, but it can be treated at that age, since a child’s foot is fully formed only by the age of 3, which means we still have time. In addition to massage, walking the orthopedic mat was also prescribed the constant wearing of orthopedic sandals. When we bought sandals in the store, we didn’t even think about buying insoles, but the consultant said that without insoles the effect of the treatment would be less. So they picked out insoles for us. After 5 months of wearing the child has already shown great improvements. And then, in addition to the insoles for his sandals, we also bought orthopedic insoles for his street shoes. So you really can’t do without them during treatment.
After a visit to an orthopedist, my son was diagnosed with flat feet, but the doctor said that the foot is fully formed only by the age of three, so it can still be corrected. In addition to massage and walking on an orthopedic mat, we were also prescribed constant wearing of orthopedic sandals. When we bought shoes, we didn’t even think about taking insoles, but the consultant at the store advised us to take insoles anyway, since if you take them off, the effect of the treatment will be better. After 5 months of wearing sandals, my son showed noticeable improvements. And now we bought orthopedic insoles for his street shoes. So that you can’t do without them if you have any problems. And they are simply useful for prevention.
Good afternoon. Julia, what age was your son when he was diagnosed with flat feet? Doeri is 1.8 and yesterday she also had flat feet corrected. Very worried. Will you be able to straighten your feet?
The problem of flat feet is familiar to many, but sometimes this pathology is considered harmless. But in vain, because it is because of foot deformation that diseases such as osteochondrosis, arthrosis of the knee joints, and curvature of the spine can develop. Therefore, everyone needs to know how to get rid of flat feet. This pathology causes severe pain in the legs, increased fatigue, cramps, and poor circulation.
With severe flat feet, the patient cannot wear even simple shoes; it is painful for him to move or stand, since the foot is severely deformed. Therefore, treatment of pathology should begin as early as possible, using an integrated approach. Only then is it possible to get rid of unpleasant sensations and stop the deformation. By showing patience and perseverance, following all the doctor’s recommendations, you can keep your feet beautiful and healthy.
This pathology most often occurs in childhood, when the ligaments and muscles are still very weak, elastic, and the bones are soft. Therefore, increased loads or wearing tight shoes quickly leads to foot deformation. But for the same reason, it is easiest for children under 7 years old to correct flat feet. And by the age of 13-14, the foot is fully formed. It is believed that after this it is no longer possible to eliminate the deformations.
About 75% of adults suffer from flat feet to one degree or another. Not everyone goes to the doctor, which leads to the progression of the pathology and disruption of the functioning of the joints and spine. But many patients are interested in whether it is possible to correct flat feet in adulthood? Despite the fact that many modern drugs and devices have appeared that supposedly completely eliminate foot deformities, in fact, after 14 years, flat feet cannot be completely cured. You can only stop its progression and remove the discomfort.
Treatment of flat feet should be comprehensive, methods are selected according to the severity of the deformity
The goal of using any treatment methods for flat feet should be to relieve pain, improve blood circulation and metabolic processes, strengthen the musculo-ligamentous apparatus of the foot, and distribute the load. After all, when shock-absorbing properties are lost, these functions are taken over by the large joints of the legs and the spine. As a result of increased load, they begin to gradually collapse. Therefore, when treating flat feet, it is very important to protect the spine, knees and hip joints.
All conservative methods of treating this pathology help only in the initial stages. In case of serious deformation, only surgery can help the patient. With its help, ligaments are shortened, the most obvious defects are corrected and the shape of the foot is corrected. This is the only way to sometimes get rid of pain.
The fight against foot deformities should begin in childhood. To do this, you need to regularly check the child with an orthopedist, and start treatment at the first signs of flat feet. This pathology develops due to weakness of the musculo-ligamentous apparatus of the foot, so it is necessary to strengthen it from an early age. To do this, the child must move more, walk barefoot on sand, grass, and uneven ground. It is very important to choose the right shoes for him so that his feet are not compressed or dangle loosely. The heel of children's shoes should be high, firmly holding the ankle joint. It is also very important that nutrition fully meets the growing body’s needs for microelements.
If the arch of the foot has already begun to flatten, it is necessary to begin treatment as soon as possible. With the combined use of therapeutic exercises, massage, water procedures and physiotherapy, flat feet in a child can be completely eliminated.
But it often happens that deformities begin in adulthood due to various pathologies, injuries or metabolic disorders. Sometimes flat feet that were not treated in childhood progress greatly when exposed to provoking factors, for example, being overweight. How can you correct flat feet in adults? To do this, the same methods are used as for children, the main thing is that they are used regularly and in combination:
Therapeutic gymnastics is the most effective way to correct foot deformities
The most effective way to combat flat feet is through therapeutic exercises. You need to perform special exercises regularly, preferably 2-3 times a day. The duration of such treatment depends on the severity of the pathology, but usually you need to do this for at least six months. In addition to exercises to strengthen the muscular-ligamentous apparatus of the foot, the complex should include general developmental exercises. After all, the function of the foot depends on the health of the entire musculoskeletal system, especially the muscles of the lower leg, thigh and nerve conduction in the lumbar region.
Correcting flat feet is best done with the help of several special exercises. Each of them must be repeated at least 10-20 times. It's best to do them barefoot. Together with warm-up and additional exercises, the lesson usually takes 20-30 minutes. You can not use all the exercises at once, but alternate them so that the muscles do not adapt to the load. For the same reason, you need to gradually increase the tempo, number of repetitions and difficulty of execution.
What are the most effective exercises for flat feet:
Correction of flat feet in adults is only possible using an integrated approach. It is necessary not only to regularly perform gymnastics, but to constantly monitor the correct position of the foot. If you have to sit or stand for a long time, you need to periodically warm up. To relieve excess stress on your feet, try not to lift heavy objects or gain weight.
Walking on sand, pebbles and massage with needle balls is the best way to stop foot deformities
You also need to pay attention to your shoes. The doctor prescribes special orthopedic shoes or boots only for serious deformities; in the initial stages of the pathology, they will further weaken the foot muscles. The use of various additional devices is usually recommended. These are backdrops that reduce the load, interdigital inserts that stop deformation, insoles, and instep supports.
What else needs to be done to stop the progression of the pathology? Doctors often prescribe physiotherapy. These are paraffin applications, electrophoresis, magnetic therapy, ultrasound radiation. At home, you can use baths with sea salt or pine concentrate, do contrasting foot pours, and salt compresses. This will help relieve fatigue and muscle spasms, improve blood circulation and metabolic processes.
Massage is very useful for relieving pain and strengthening the muscles of the foot. Moreover, everyone can do it themselves. In addition to rubbing and kneading the foot and toes, we must not forget about the need to influence the muscles of the lower leg. You can also use special massagers for massage. Needle rollers or balls, as well as orthopedic mats, work best. Walking on them every day for 15-20 minutes helps strengthen the muscles and restore the arches of the feet.
Every person should know how to get rid of flat feet. After all, no one is immune from foot deformation. Modern people who spend long periods of time in a sitting position are especially susceptible to this pathology. If you strengthen your muscles, eat well, and wear the right shoes, you can keep your feet healthy.
Correction of flat feet : problems and solutions.
Flat feet - deformation of the shape of the foot with lowering of its arches; As a result, a person quickly gets tired when moving, experiences leg fatigue when walking, pain in the feet, knees, hips and lower back. By origin, flatfoot is divided into congenital , traumatic , paralytic , rachitic and static .
According to statistics, flat feet in one form or another occurs in almost every second adult:
Due to the flattening of the feet, all large joints are affected: ankle, knee and hip. Pathological posture also develops. As a rule, if flat feet are not corrected, pain and improper biomechanical load cause arthrosis - destruction of joints and various pathologies of the spine (scoliosis, osteochondrosis, protrusions, hernia), and subsequently - damage to internal organs.
In a normal state, the human foot has two arches - longitudinal (along the inner edge of the foot) and transverse (located under the bases of the toes). Both arches of the foot perform a very important function - maintaining balance and absorbing shaking that occurs when walking. But if the muscles and ligaments of the feet stop working and become weak, then the normal shape of the foot is disrupted - it sag and becomes completely flat, losing its main function - springing .
With flat feet, the entire load that the feet took on is forced to compensate for the joints of the legs (hip, knee, ankle) and the spine. And since by their nature the joints and spine are not designed for this, they cope with this function quite poorly and fail very quickly. This is why many people feel pain in the back and legs, but not everyone understands that the root cause of all this is flat feet (transverse or longitudinal).
Therefore, if you are worried that you have flat feet, or have noticed any symptoms, the best solution is to contact the Inventa Ortho Rehabilitation Center. axioms of health (view)
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Any flatfoot is a muscle problem, fraught with circulatory disorders, which entails 95% of diseases and dysfunctions of internal organs: heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, stomach, intestines. In addition to the fact that the organs simply lack oxygen, they are all connected by nerve endings to the spine, and this innervation also begins to deteriorate. — When explaining the principle of operation of our foot correctors, I always cite as an example the drugs “Mezim”, which works instead of the stomach, and the drug “Motilium”, which forces all functions of the gastrointestinal tract to work. So, correctors-compensators are not Mezim, but Motilium, which makes the foot work and work. In our techniques, we take into account all factors to return the foot to its natural position; to get as far as possible into a situation where it is the human body that will work - not someone else should do something instead of it, but he himself should get involved in the work.
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