Ask A Podiatrist – Children’s Arch Supports
An anonymous reader sent us a couple of questions about using children’s arch supports. We are posting the questions and Dr. Hurless’ answers in case there are any other HealthyFeetStore.com Blog readers who would also find the information useful.
Reader Question #1:
How do I know when to replace my daughter’s arch support?
Podiatrist Jeff Hurless’ Answer:
Many parents who visit my practice are concerned about when their child’s arch support will wear out. Because of how quickly a child’s feet typically grow, in most cases the arch support will need to be replaced because it no longer fits the child long before its support breaks down. Children who wear arch supports should get new arch supports when their foot size increases by 1 size.
Reader Question #2:
When my daughter is walking the arch supports stay where they’re supposed to, but when she plays soccer it starts to slip around and becomes uncomfortable. How do we get it to stop moving when she runs?
Podiatrist Jeff Hurless’ Answer:
Using double-sided fabric tape or adhesive VELCRO® patches usually does the trick. You can find both at most fabric and craft stores.
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James Manring said:
My 5 year old son wakes up in the middle of the night compaining that his feet hurt. This usually follows a very active day of running and jumping. What is the most beneficial action we can take to relieve his pain?
keelyh said:
Particularly if the pain is in the center of the bottom of the foot, your son is probably straining his arch by flattening his foot when he runs. A supportive children’s running shoe such as the Brooks Boy’s Athletic Shoe, Defyance paired with a Pedag Bambini Arch Support will probably fix the problem. If that doesn’t work you should take your child to see a podiatrist.
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