Pronation is a
turning outward of the foot ankle, so that one has tendency to walk on the inner border of the foot. This
is a static deformity associated with flat feet and sometimes with foot and
arch pain. Major cause of pronation in children is poor quality footwear that
does not support the foot in general, ankle joints or stabilize the foot.
Babies when they learn to walk and stand are especially at risk to develop
pronation since their foot joints are very soft and sensitive to
deformation. Pigeon toe is often associated with pronation as whole body shifts and feet turn inwards. To prevent pronation buy overpronation boots for toddler with arch that will properly mold and develop posture and body gait. Quality European boots are considered best orthodics that you can
buy, therefore it is recommended that children wear quality, supportive toe boots
at all times. In some cases older children (age 3 and up) would be
required to wear orthodics to correct the problem along with supportive toe shoes.
However, to prevent any foot deformities from young age child should wear only
quality shoes so their posture and will develop correctly.
Flat Feet
Flat feet in children is a genetic condition that it is passed in the family genes
(not necessarily from mother or father), they occur because the tissues
holding the joints in the foot together (called tendons) are loose. In infants
and babies, the fat in the foot is also a factor. As toddler grow older, these
tissues tighten and form an arch, most often by the time the child is 2 or 3
years old. By adulthood, most people have normal arches. However, in some
people this arch may never form. Aging, injuries, illness or cheap footwear
without any arch support may harm the tendons and cause weak feet to develop.
Therefore, quality supportive footwear is especially required for little toddler
that are growing and developing a shape. Only European flat foot shoes for toddler made out of leather will help a child to
form proper arch and correctly shape little toes. Weak feet do not cause pain
in children but later in life as an adult it might be a factor in posture
defects, and knee pain. Frequently toe in condition develops as low quality toe shoes worn frequently add to condition.