Leg deformities in children (Part three)

Bowed legs and Knock-knees

During their normal development, babies often have bowed legs. As the child grows, the knees may knock, hit each other until the age of 18 months. With further growth, legs straighten.

Your doctor will decide if your child's legs are normal. If they are normal, the condition will correct itself over time.

Special shoes, wedges, inserts, or exercises make the child feel bad and do not correct the shape.

Your doctor may be concerned if the condition is severe, occurs only on one side, or is hereditary - especially if the family tends to be exceptionally short in stature.

Shoes

Barefoot people have the best feet! Your child needs flexible, soft shoes that allow maximum freedom for the feet to develop normally.

Sizes

Shoes are much better when they are a bit larger rather than too small.

Flexibility

Stiff, “supportive shoes” are not good for feet, as they limit movement which is necessary for the development and maintenance of foot movement strength.

The child’s foot needs protection from the cold and sharp objects and freedom to move.

Children’s falls cause many injuries. A shoe sole that is neither slippery nor sticky is best.

Material

A breathable material might be better, especially in a warm climate

Summary

During a child’s growth, most variations are normal. Your doctor will assure you and make sure everything goes well for your child.

Remember...

The best thing you can do for your child is to encourage physical activity and to avoid overfeeding.

Remember that so-called corrective shoes, inserts, wedges, or braces are ineffective and make your child unhappy.

Let’s allow the magic of time and growth to correct the problem.

Natural treatment is safe, free, and effective.

“Play is the work of the child”