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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...
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...
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...
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...
Cleaning with Bleach
Prostheses & orthotics • Sports equipment • Food preparation surfaces • Any other surface where bacteria or unpleasant odors are a concern ...
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- I have heard that the safest alternative to bleach is Hydrogen peroxide used the same way you would use the bleach.
- Just so you know, bleach evaporates from the surface of products cleaned with it. We use a weak solution to clean fish tank parts (my husband's business), and I guaran...
- So I know you have had a lot of responses but I found an AMAZING disinfectant that is not only safe but extremely healthy too. First of all I would never use bleach! I...
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)
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...
Has Anyone Used "Hatchbacks" Shoes for Toddlers with Ancle Braces?
For the age of your daughter I would suggest asking your orthotics person if they carry "Answer 2" shoes. As with Hatchbacks, they are specifically made for ...
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- Check with the Shriners. If they can help your daughter, there is no cost to you.
- My nephew has to wear braces and sketchers seem to work well with them. Good luck!!
- Hi H., My son was 6 when he wore AFO's, and he had Geox shoes to wear with them. The insoles come out so you can get the extra room that way. I believe they also ...
Should New Walkers Be Wearing Shoes?
The dr. was about to get corrective shoes and then orthotics for her to wear as she grew. By getting the support in there while she developed, ...
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- no shoes. This is a question that you should be asking your pediatrician, who will tell you, no shoes. Shoes with hard soles put strain on their developing hip and kne...
- In the last 4 years I have had 3 little ones (soon to be 4, 2 1/2 and 8 mo.), none of them wear shoes at home. The 2 "older" ones didn't even wear shoes in the backya...
- I remember hearing from a few different sources (one, I think, was the pediatrician) when my son was at that age that it's best to NOT have them wear shoes as much as ...
My Husband Needs Great Shoes - Any Recommendations?
He might also need foot orthotics in the shoes. You can get those at any store unless he needs special made ones. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This ...
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- You should have your husband try Merrell's these are probably the only brand that my late husband would wear when he was on his feet all day as an AV Installer, they ...
- My husband worked on his feet a lot and always loved Nike Air running shoes. They seemed to have the support that was just right for him. Probably the brand isn't so...
- Hi, i work for a foot & ankle orthopedic specialist. New balance shoes are really great shoes, we recomend them all of the time! He might also need foot orthotics in...
