Inherited Pain, Early Intervention, and Your Child’s Foot Type
Who did you give those feet to?
It might sound funny out loud, but there’s truth behind the humor! Our feet and the potential for certain conditions are often inherited and passed down through generations. While some lower extremity problems kids experience aren’t present in parents, others come directly from Mom and Dad.
Ultimately, a person’s foot type dictates much of what they’ll encounter as they grow, and in this blog, Advanced Foot Care of NJ is going to explain precisely why that is.
Foot Type: The Blueprint for Future Foot Health
As previously noted, a person’s foot type significantly impacts their future foot health.
- Specific foot types are more prone to common childhood conditions like Sever’s disease (heel pain) and Osgood-Schlatter disease (knee pain), occurring between ages 8 and 15.
- Interestingly, these conditions often appear in kids whose parents have the same foot type.
Inherited Feet: Doomed to Repeat History?
If you have a foot issue like bunions, hammertoes, heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, or arthritis, you might worry your children will inherit the same fate.
- Fortunately, early assessment and intervention can significantly improve their chances of having healthy feet as adults.
Taking Control: Early Assessment and Intervention
A simple foot-type assessment by a podiatrist is a significant first step.
- Often, the most effective intervention involves orthotic inserts for your child’s shoes.
- These inserts help the feet function correctly, reducing the likelihood of inheriting the foot problems you may have.
- Additionally, inserts can alleviate pain associated with conditions like Sever’s and Osgood-Schlatter.
The Power of Healthy Feet
The chances are high you’ve passed your foot type down to your children. However, inheriting a foot type doesn’t have to mean inheriting pain!
- By promoting optimal foot function through early assessment and intervention, you can help prevent foot, knee, hip, and even back problems in your children.
We’re Here to Help!
We are committed to keeping feet of all ages healthy, so if any of the issues above sound familiar, please get in touch!
At Advanced Foot Care of NJ, LLC, our doctor and staff look forward to resolving all of your family’s podiatric healthcare needs. We proudly serve the communities of Little Falls, Cedar Grove, Verona, Stoney Road, Sandy Hill, Albion Place, and Great Notch. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!
