Flat feet are a common problem for children. Your podiatrist can help. The podiatrists at Family Foot And Ankle Associates of Maryland offer a wide range of foot care services for people of all ages, including treatment of flat feet in children. They have several convenient office locations in Silver Spring, Kensington, Olney, and Camp Springs/Clinton, Laurel, and Maple Lawn, MD.
What You Need To Know About Flat Feet in Children
When a child has flat feet, the entire sole, including the arch, is in contact with the ground. A child’s arch may not be developed fully, or fail to develop, resulting in flat feet.
Flat feet in children often resolve without treatment by the time a child is six, so your child may not need treatment, but you should seek out the services of a podiatrist just in case. Your child may be more likely to need treatment if:
- Your child is experiencing foot pain
- Your child’s foot pain is increasing with activity
- You notice swelling on the side of your child’s ankles
Orthotics are often the first type of treatment to treat flat feet in children. Orthotics are non-invasive and effective. Your podiatrist will custom-fit the best orthotic for your child depending on your child’s age and other factors. In rare cases, surgery may be indicated.
Want To Know More About Flat Feet in Children?
To learn more about flat feet in children, call the podiatrists at Family Foot And Ankle Associates of Maryland. You can reach them at:
- Silver Spring, MD, by calling (301) 439-0300
- Kensington, MD, by calling (301) 942-8110
- Camp Springs/Clinton, MD, by calling (301) 868-7670
- Olney, MD, by calling (301) 924-5044
- Laurel, MD, by calling (301) 317-6800
- Maple, MD, by calling (301) 317-6800
Call today.