Can you treat a flat feet for a 9 -year -old child?

The flat foot is a flat soles of the feet and no concave (dome of the feet). Children with flat feet may have pain and discomfort in the feet. The common cause is that the muscle and ligaments are excessive for a long time. These symptoms can affect many other parts of the body such as ankles, knees, calves, hips, waist and lower legs. The gait of the patient is also different from the normal person.

This defect usually stops when children are 6 years old, their feet exercise well, soft. However, some cases may not improve when children grow up like your child’s case.

Depending on the level of foot defects, there are different treatments. In particular, bringing orthopedic base combined with physical therapy is a common treatment. At Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, the case of flexible flat feet, children are measured in the foot and 3D printing shoe lining.

The orthopedic base is designed specifically for the foot size of each patient. The sole is placed on children’s shoes or sandals every day, helping to regenerate the arch, supporting the foot, and preventing related complications. Over time, this method helps the foot structure return to the equilibrium position. This is a safe, highly effective method but the treatment time lasts. In order to speed up the improvement of the foot, children are guided physiotherapy exercises to support muscle creation, strengthen tendons, compensate for the structure instability of the foot.

You should take your child to the hospital for a doctor to examine and treat them appropriately.