2-year-old baby's foot valgus

Many parents think that their children's unstable feet are due to their young age. Some think that because the medical conditions in rural areas are not very developed, we often observe that the best treatment is missed. Generally, if the baby is found to have hallux valgus at around two years old, it is relatively timely to treat it, and a reasonable method of diagnosis and treatment can be chosen as soon as possible.

prevention

This situation may occur in babies due to calcium deficiency or bad habits. When the baby is sleeping, you can consider tying the baby with a wider strap or parents can take the trouble to hold the baby's knees together with their hands; this way you can get a better sense of proportion. Try not to let your baby sit in a stroller. When a baby sits in a stroller, his legs usually remain in a position with his knees turned outward because his bones are not fully developed. Many children suffer from valgus foot and valgus knee due to this situation. Of course, whether the baby is tied or pinched, it will not be comfortable, so you can't be soft-hearted at this time. The earlier the treatment, the faster the recovery. If you choose to use a tape, it is best to apply some talcum powder on your baby beforehand to avoid prickly heat. It is best not to tie your child up when he is not sleeping. Persevere and believe that your baby will get better soon.

Definition of Foot Valgus:

Name: Heel valgus.

Definition: Excessive heel tilt when standing. Usually associated with flat feet and X-shaped legs.

Cause: Usually occurs together with flat feet, the causes can be divided into congenital genetic and acquired muscle weakness, ligament relaxation, obesity, etc.

Impact: Increases medial arch pressure, exacerbates flat feet and affects gait.

Treatment: Physical therapy can be used, and corrective shoes with hardened heel cups and special foot orthopedic insoles can be worn. Keep the heel in a vertical position to reduce the chance of chain sequelae caused by flat feet.

Exercise therapy:

1. Reduce the tension of calf triceps and hamstring muscles.

2. Squat training: the knee joint should be flexed 9 degrees when squatting, and the knee joint should be 140-160 when standing to avoid hyperextension of the knee.

3. Prone calf flexion and extension training can improve hamstring tension and increase knee joint stability. Single-leg and double-leg kneeling training is helpful to improve knee joint control ability.

4. Crawling training with the knee flexed is beneficial to correct knee prolapse, while increasing the ability to control the knee joint and coordinate its movement ability. Knee flexion and extension is a dorsiflexion training, which improves the strength of the extensor muscles and coordinates the ability of the antagonist muscles.