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Plagiocephaly/Misshapen Head/Flat Head in Infant
Nicolas ended up with a helmet from Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics. I really did not want my child to have to wear the helmet because I didn't want people ...
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- My son was diagnosed with the same thing. We went with the DOC band. I am so happy that we did. He wore it for a couple of months. It was no problem at all. It wor...
- My daughter had the same thing as the result of torticollis. We did opt to do the DOC band which was a hugh success. We had to correct the flat head before we could su...
- I would like to thank all of you who responded. I have a friend who has known of a few infants who only went to a chiropractor and had their plagiocephaly fixed. I a...
Heel Pain??
For a while I had orthotic inserts that went in my shoes, I had them custom made by a podiatrist...they did help. You can buy ones in the store, ...
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- sound liek you have a bone spur. i have orthodicks and they work wonders. T.
- Oh do I feel your PAIN! It sounds like you have a HEEL SPUR. I have suffered with them in the past. At first, I wanted to check to see your age, cos it usually hits...
- This sort of sounds like something my mom had in both of her feet, and I think they call it "Spurs." (spelling)
9 Year Old Son Has Trouble with His Heels
The owner does orthotic's in his lab, and he could tell you what is wrong and .... The treatment is usually rest and/or orthotics (heel supports)along with ...
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- The strong facia across the arch of the foot attaches to the heel bone. From the other end of that bone, the achilles tendon attaches to it. That tendon attaches to ...
- Has he had any surgeries lately? I was told that if there was any Anesthesia it effects the limbs for a while. C.
- Hi L., My (then 11 year old) daughter was having similar problems with her heels last spring when they were doing a lot of running during gym class. It was a littl...
What to Do When My 8 Year Old Complains About the Back of Heal Hurting.
I wear custom orthotics to relieve the pain and use techniques I learned at physical therapy to strengthen my feet and ankles. ...
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- I have pf with my feet and they hurt a lot and are stiff. I wear custom orthotics to relieve the pain and use techniques I learned at physical therapy to strengthen m...
- As someone who has danced my entire life. Ballet for 15 yrs. I agree with everything Sara said. I also think that is to much time for an 8 yr old. I think even as I go...
- my 11 year old has the same problem took him to the orthopedic that specializes in feet and they x-rayed and said it was seavers desease, basicly growing pains, gave h...
My Son's Feet Are Sore
Scottish Rite is fantastic and only deals with orthopedic issues....it might save you a bunch of money before you purchase orthotics which aren't cheap. ...
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- My son also has had really flat feet and our pediatrician referred us to Scottish Rite hospital for further evaluation. Especially, since your son is complaining of p...
- I'm not sure what brand he is wearing now, but with my experience, NIKE's have a more defined arch. This is true in adult shoes, so I am not sure about kids shoes.
- I just took my 7 year old to the podiatrist. He has been complaining for pain for years, and this is the second time around we visit a doctor for this. The first time ...
15 Month Old Has Low Muscle Tone
My husband does pediatric orthotics (bracing) and that might be helpful in supporting his feet and ankles. He would have to be evaluated for the best ...
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- Do you have a jumper. Like a jumperoo? I think that helped my son build muscles. You need to make sure your son isn't too tall for one though. Some have height adjust...
- It doesn't sound like speech is the issue. My daughter didn't start speaking until she was about 20 months old. What it sounds like your son needs is physical and occu...
- Anytime that there is anything "wrong" with our little ones we have a tendancy to panick. At this point there is no reason. When the therepist return they will give yo...
Podiatrist Recommendation in Bolingbrook/Naperville Area
He analyzed my gait and put me in some custom orthotics that have made a world of difference in the comfort of my feet. The Plantar Faciatis I was ...
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- HI there, Yes, i had the same thing, it's very painful, first they gave me a brace for my foot for nighttime to stretch your foot back and said to ice my heals and...
- Yes. I had that when I first started running and a year after and it was awful. I went to Dr. Julie Andreas at DuPage Medical Group. She gave me a cortisone shot and...
- My son uses podiatrist of Dr Patricia O'Donnell ###-###-#### or web site of http://www.napervillefootclinic.com/archives.htm I teach yoga in Naperville and Aurora a...
Tarsal Coalition in Right Foot
I'm sure you've heard stretching(esp 1st thing in the Morning - your muscles contract while you sleep), braces, therapy, orthotics, etc. ...
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- My sister was having a problem with her feet after her baby. She saw a chiropractor. He adjusted her feet and no more problems.
- Have you had your hips looked at by a chiropractor or a Bowen therapist? If this started after the birth of your son, your pelvis may be out of alignment. I had a hip ...
- Yes, I have it in my right foot. I had problems with pain for years and finally got diagnosed about 8 years ago. At the time I was kick boxing and running, I quit bo...
Must Toddler Shoes Be StrideRite?
Three of my children had to wear prescription shoes and/or orthotics. Feet are important. Listen to your child when they complain about a shoe that is too ...
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- J., I agree the answer is absolutely no. I have three kids and not one of their feet ever touch a Stride Rite shoe and all three are perfectly normal. Makes you wond...
- I love Robeez. Look at robeez.com and check them out. The soft soles are just like walking barefoot, plus you don't get kicked all the time with hard soles.
- Absolutely NO!! Actually, the best thing for your son right now is to walk barefoot whenever possible. My doctor told me not to waste my money on the expensive shoes,...
19-Month Old Is "Pigeon-toed" - Any Advice?
Orthotics/braces are not necessary, according to both our ped and orthopedist, and only older, 'old school' orthos still brace kids. Hope this helps! ...
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- There is nothing you can do to correct it, since it most likely originates in the hips. It is perfectly normal. In all likelyhood he will grow out of it and the angle ...
- D., Two of my boys were the same way, my first (Jeffrey) still is as, I followed my pediatrician's advice just like you are. With my second son (Justin) I took him to...
- My daughter's hip was turned in quite a bit making her pigeon toed. She'd trip over her foot quite a bit. She's 17 now and has perfectly (enviable!) straight legs. It...
