How to correct flat feet in children?

As a common disease, flat feet have not been taken seriously by people. Many parents believe that flat feet are a common phenomenon and do not cause any harm, so they do not need to be corrected. In fact, this view is wrong. Flat feet are very harmful to children. So is there any simple and easy way to treat it in our daily life? Let me tell you a good method below.

Methods/Steps

Section 1: Inversion and flexion exercises of the joints. Preparatory posture: Sit with your knees naturally straight. Action: ① Flex the Heel joint first, then turn it inward, and hold for a while. ②Relax and return to the ready position. Repeat 12-16 times.

Section 2: Toe flexion exercise. Preparatory posture: Same as Section I. Action: ① Flex and close your toes, arch your instep and hold for a moment. ②Return to the ready position. Repeat 12-16 times.

Section 3: Toe grasping exercises. Preparatory posture: Sit with your knees bent at right angles and place some marbles beside your feet. Action: ① Grab the marbles with your toes and place them in the container next to you. ②After catching, take a short break and then repeat. Practice for 5-10 minutes in total.

Section 4: Rolling a ball or stick under your feet. Preparatory posture: Sit with your knees bent and place a ball or a wooden stick under your feet. Action: (1) Flex your toes and roll the ball or stick under your foot. ②After rolling for 2-3 minutes, take a break and relax your foot muscles. Repeat the exercise 3-5 times.

Section 5: Arch standing exercise. Preparatory posture: Stand with your feet inward. Action: ① Flex your toes, arch your instep, and lean your body slightly forward so that the center of gravity of your body falls on your toes. ② Hold for a few seconds, then relax back to the ready position. Repeat 15-20 times.

The above methods are relatively effective in treating flat feet, but they require persistence. The same principle applies to correcting flat feet and correcting myopia. Myopia requires glasses, and correction of flat feet also requires glasses. Therefore, parents should also pay attention to whether their children’s shoes are suitable, otherwise the force will be uneven and walking will be more painful.