Flattening is the most common disease of the musculoskeletal system. Determine this pathology in a child can only after six years of age, since up to this point the bone apparatus is still very weak, it is a fragile cartilage structure, as well as stretch-prone muscles and ligaments. Valgus feet are usually diagnosed a little later and require immediate correction.
Factors of pathological development of the foot:
- heredity;
- wrong selection of shoes;
- Excessive stress on the lower limbs;
- increased flexibility of joints;
- rickets;
- equinism;
- muscular paralysis of the ankle;
- foot injury.
What is the danger of foot deformation?
Valgus feet are characterized by a decrease in the height of the vaults, as well as the curvature of the foot axis. At the same time, the heel and toes are turned outward, and the middle section falls inward and resembles the letter X from above, which is why the disease acquired its name. Differences in flat-valgus staging of the feet can be seen at the stage when the baby is learning to walk, so orthopedic doctors recommend that the examination be conducted more often, which will allow to identify the disease at the earliest stages of development. Many parents do not attach much importance to this problem, but this misconception often leads to very sad consequences. It should be noted that flat-valgus feet in children disrupt the spring functions of the lower limbs, while almost completely disappearing depreciation, and all the impact during walking is taken to the hip joint and shin, which can provoke arthrosis. Therefore, flat feet should be treated, while observing all the preventive instructions of the doctor.
Treatment of valgus deformation of the feet
Valgus feet in children are treated with sparing methods, such as physiotherapy, special massage and physiotherapy. Such activities are aimed at the rapid strengthening of muscles that hold and tighten the arch of the foot, and improve the blood supply of the legs. In addition, such procedures gently affect the ligamentous apparatus and joints, and also adjust the resulting deformation of the ankle and feet. If a child has valgus feet, you need to pay attention to the health of the spine and the musculoskeletal system, since the disease often provokes the development of scoliosis. It is very important to choose a special footwear for the kid from natural materials, which will be of appropriate size, have a hard back, a small heel and fit well on the leg. Insole should be selected individually, taking into account the shape of the foot.
Ways to prevent valgus disturbance of the feet
In order to prevent the development of this serious disease, it is necessary to provide the child with a minimum load of up to a year on the lower limbs. It is important to take the necessary measures in time to prevent possible rickets and regularly undergo an examination with an orthopedist. Valgus feet are much more difficult to cure than to prevent this pathology, so parents are advised to purchase exclusively natural orthopedic footwear for their children.