Children with valgus feet
Children's feet are an especially sensitive area because they support all body weight. The acquisition of bad postures when walking or taking their first steps can lead to certain muscle development problems in childhood. Valgus feet are one of the most frequent foot problems and we must treat them
Children's feet are an especially sensitive area because they support all body weight. The acquisition of bad postures when walking or taking their first steps can lead to certain muscle development problems in childhood. Valgus feet are one of the most frequent foot problems and we must treat them as soon as possible.
What are the valgus feet in children
The valgus foot is a congenital deformity. Although the word deformity may seem to us to be a serious health problem, it is not so much. A deformity occurs during the fetal period and affects the later development of the baby, but it is not always a major problem.
In the case of the valgus feet the heel is directed towards the outside and is observed when the child tends to gather the feet from the front. Actually it is an excess of elasticity of the muscles of the foot and often leads to the pathology of the flat foot.
Consequences of foot valgus for the health of children
A child with valgus feet may have some problems in locomotor development. While the heel looks outward, the toes, ankles and knees tend to come together, with the lower part of the child's body adopting a "x-posture" that may hinder their subsequent muscular development. Valgus feet are also associated with many minor problems
of the feet such as bunions, chafing and pains in the sole of the foot. This causes the child to get tired before doing any physical activity, so it is more difficult to instill a taste for sports or physical exercise. Treatment of valgus feet during childhood The valgus foot should be treated as before by a specialist taking advantage of the large
elasticity of the muscles
of children under 3 years of age. More serious cases of valgus feet can cause serious problems due to the position that is acquired from the hip to the feet, so it is always better to prevent with specific insoles for valgus feet before reaching a surgical operation. In addition to having a continuous review by your pediatrician
and the specialist, a child with valgus feet will find much relief if we allow him to walk barefoot both through the house and the beach or the garden. Laura Vélez. Editor of Guiainfantil.com
