Why would a child need leg braces?
Depending on your child’s condition, and their treatment goals, a lower limb brace may be used to enhance mobility, improve alignment, correct abnormal walking patterns, protect and support your child’s bones and muscles, and help achieve their goals.
How do you put on Dafos?
Instructions for how to put a DAFO on your child’s foot.
- Prepare and scoop. If possible, seat the patient with hip and knee flexed.
- Work the heel in to the back of the brace.
- Start the instep pad.
- Close in the instep pad.
- Settle the pad and foot.
- Secure the ankle straps.
- Secure the forefoot straps.
Why does my child’s feet turn in?
If you notice that your child’s feet turn inward—usually it becomes apparent once they start walking—this means they’re pigeon-toed. It’s normally a trait that runs in families, so you or another relative may have also been pigeon-toed as a child. There are three conditions most commonly linked to intoeing.
Should kids get orthotics?
Children do not usually need custom-made orthotics until about the age of six years old. If at that point a child is still not developing a normal arch, or if toe-in persists, orthotics may be needed. This is particularly true when the child is involved in athletics and sports activities.
When should kids get orthotics?
The experts at Arizona Foot Doctors recommend getting orthotics around the age of six or seven. While development does vary among children, in many cases, those who are showing signs of foot issues or deformities at this age are more likely to need therapeutic intervention before the age of 8.
How long do kids wear SMO braces?
On average, a pair of Surestep SMOs will last anywhere from 6 – 12 months.
What are SMO braces used for?
An SMO (Supramalleolar Orthosis) supports the foot just above the ankle bone or malleolus. SMOs are prescribed for patients who have soft, flexible, flat feet (pes planovalgus). They are mostly worn by children. The SMO is designed to maintain a vertical, or neutral, heel while also supporting the arches of the foot.
How do you fix bowed legs in children?
How Are Bow Legs Treated?
- Physiologic bow legs does not need treatment. It usually corrects itself as the child grows.
- A child with Blount disease may need a brace or surgery.
- Rickets usually is treated by adding vitamin D and calcium to the diet.