What is flat valgus feet

To understand what is flat valgus feet, we must remember the anatomy of a person. The human foot has a vault that is formed by bones of the metatarsus, tarsus and heels, connected together by muscles and ligaments into a single whole. Movement is due to the reduction and relaxation of the muscles of the legs. With loosening of ligaments and muscles, the heel shifts to the side.

Flat valgus feet are characterized by flattening the arch and shifting the heel outwards. At the same time, a subluxation of the scaphoid bone may occur, pains appear in the lower leg and in the foot. The first signs appear at one-year-old age, when the baby starts walking alone. Weak ligaments and muscles remain normal until the school age. But this does not mean that nothing should be done before the age of 7.

On the contrary, with visible deviations, one must turn to a pediatric orthopedist, get qualified medical care and deal with children at home constantly. A healthy one-year-old has a flat foot, muscle tone is normal, on the soles of the feet, fat pads are noticeable.

A flat valgus stop is found in children with a reduced tone. Its causes may be rickets and frequent colds, hypotrophy and prematurity in the history, which exacerbate and further weaken the muscles and ligaments of the sole. Under the weight of the weight, the longitudinal arch of the foot is flat, the notch on the inner side is not determined, the tibial muscles, ligaments and muscles of the flexor flexors are stretched and weakened.

The orthopedist determines the flat valgus feet of the baby in the first six months and recommends a special massage, physiotherapy and foot gymnastics. It is better to appoint a doctor in a complex and use the services of specialists. If you ignore the advice of a doctor, the process progresses. And at the age after 4 years in the child it is possible to notice a curvature in the field of knee joints of the X-shaped form.

If a child has flat valgus feet, it is necessary to choose the right shoes with orthopedic insoles made on an individual order. The basic requirements that must be presented to shoes for children with valgus feet:

1. Shoes should be made of genuine leather, since leatherette quickly shrinks during socks;
2. The back of the shoe must be firm and high, above the ankle; Sock - free; Ankle joint should be firmly fixed;
3. The outsole is good to spring. It is better if it is made of rubber;
4. Must necessarily be heels on shoes of optimal height;
5. The heel is closed;
6. The foot should be firmly fixed (laces, lock, but not velcro).

With this diagnosis, you can not buy soft shoes, felt boots, cloth or open sandals with open heels. During running and jumping, foot deformities can occur due to shocks on the heel.

The most important function that the foot performs is the support. In a normal state, the ligaments of the foot are in a strained state, and the muscles of the shins are strained. The longitudinal and transverse vaults of the sole serve as a natural shock absorber for walking, jumping, running.

If the load is too high, the musculoskeletal system may be weakened, and then the arches become flat, without cavities. If there is a flattening of both arches simultaneously, then a combined flatfoot develops.

To treat a flat foot is necessary, and the earlier, the higher the effect. After five years, when the foot has already formed, it will take more time and effort to get a good result. In the absence of treatment, deformity of the joints and curvature of the spine develops, which entails a pathology from the internal organs.