Custom Orthotics vs. Drugstore Insoles: What Parents Need to Know
As parents, you’ll do anything to keep your child comfortable, active, and pain-free. When it comes to foot health, one common question is whether to choose custom orthotics or drugstore insoles.While both options can improve comfort, they serve very different purposes and understanding those differences ensures your child gets the right care from the start. […]
Does My Child Have Flat Feet? And What To Do About It
Flat feet are common and generally normal in infants and toddlers up to around 3 years old, as the arch of the foot has not yet developed and a fat pad on the sole makes the feet appear flat. By the age of 3 to 5, most children start developing a noticeable arch as their […]
Superfeet vs. Custom-Made Orthotics for your child’s Sever’s Disease or Flat Feet
As a parent, it’s difficult to see your child struggle with foot pain issues like Sever’s disease or flat feet. You want to help them find relief so they can play and be active comfortably. While over-the-counter inserts like Superfeet seem appealing, custom molded orthotics provide more complete, lasting relief. How Superfeet and Custom Orthotics […]
Why Do Children’s Orthotics Fail?
Children’s orthotics are often prescribed to treat a variety of foot conditions, particularly Sever’s disease, and gait abnormalities. What Are Orthotics? Orthotics are inserted into the child’s shoe to help treat a particular condition. Your pediatric podiatrist may prescribe them to address heel pain caused by Sever’s disease, treat toe walking, or correct a gait […]
