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Orthotics For Children

• Flat Feet- Most babies are flat footed but an arch should develop by about age 6-7. Flat feet can occur because of excessive pronation (internal rotation) at the heel. Flat feet and excessive pronation can cause foot and leg pain and the child might tire easily.
• Excessive Intoeing
• Always tripping up
• Painful Feet
• Arch Pain
• Leg Pain
• Foot Pain
• Back Pain
• Hip Pain

Some children need extra support or control from an orthotic or insole worn in their shoes to stop excessive pronation and pain. An insole or orthotic can help their feet to develop properly. Normal heel to toe gait starts at about age 3-4 so some form of control from an orthotics might be appropriate after this age.

Custom made orthotics will provide orthotics that have the exact prescription and control that is needed for their feet. A biomechanical assessment might find that one foot is slightly different from the other and this can be allowed for in a custom made orthotic.

However Superfeet and Junior Formthotics make ready made orthotics for children which might be a useful first step or a temporary measure before a decision is made about custom made orthotics.

If there are significant problems it is important to analyse how a child walks to determine the type of orthotic which will help. I use the TOG Gaitscan equipment to help with my assessment and diagnosis.

Re-assessment should occur at least every 12 months because of changing foot structure and size of feet.

Examples of different types Orthotics and Insoles for Children

Kidsflex Custom made Orthotics for your children for sport and casual shoes. A deep heel cup is used to accommodate the larger fat pad found on the heel of young children. £195 plus assessment fee.

Standard Kids Insoles and Orthotics Orthotics with a neutral shell or with a 3 or 5 degree rearfoot post. The orthotics have a deep heel cup and are made of medium density EVA. These are a cheaper option than custom made orthotics. Sizing available from Child's size 3-4 (19-20) to Adult size 1-2 (33-34). Blue for left foot and red for right foot. Not all children are suitable for Standard orthotics

Orthotics with a 5 degree rearfoot post. £20 plus assessment fee.

Orthotics with a 3 degree rearfoot post. £20 plus assessment fee.

Orthotics with a neutral rearfoot. £20 plus assessment fee.