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Orthotic Insoles : to use or not to use ?

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wizzler · 10/10/2011 17:44

DD is 4. We noticed that she rolled on her instep a year ago. The hospital gave us Orthotic insoles, and advised us to make sure she used them as much as possible, which we have done.

Today I took her back to the hospital for her one year on appointment. The doctor, said he could see the problem with her foot, but he was happy with her progress and would discharge her from clinic. When I asked about the insoles, he said " its up to you whether you continue to use them or not.. carry on if you feel it is working".. When I probed a bit further, he said some study in the US proved that the insoles made no difference whatsoever.

This all seems a bit inconsistent to me.. does anyone out there have any experience?

TBH, the problem with her foot doesn't slow her down, or give her any issues, I just think if its something which we can help with, then we probably should.

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Aftereightsaremine · 10/10/2011 22:06

My dd still wears her orthotics as she says it 'doesn't hurt as much' when she walks if she is wearing them.

budgieshell · 10/10/2011 22:12

If she is happy to wear them I would say keep wearing them. The correct position at this age could save her problems with her knees and hips in later life (or so I was told). Opinions change about these things all the time. I tend to stick with the things that make sense to me.

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wizzler · 11/10/2011 21:58

Thanks for your posts.. I think I am going to keep her using the insoles.. it just seems to make more sense. Also it gives me a good excuse to say "no" when she wants glittery strappy shoes with a heel

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crazycarol · 15/10/2011 22:51

DD now 15 has had orthotic insoles since she was about 8. She notices the difference if she goes a day or so in fashion shoes which the insoles don't fit. She will complain of sore ankles & knees. Whereas if she is in more sensible shoes like her school shoes, trainers, walking boots etc and has her insoles then she hardly ever complains.

Sallypoo · 20/12/2011 10:41

just out of curiosity, if doc not giving the insoles to you, where are you goig for them? I presume they are no longer free?

We have our 1st appointment in Jan for my son to be fitted for them. I wear them and his feet turn in far more than mine...

He's broken his heal twice as a result of the way he walks... but I've looked on-line to see where you can buy "off the shelf" for kids (as they grow out of the inserts so quickly) and can't see anywhere to go... so curious what you will do if doc says "its up to you".

Thanks
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LordOfTheFlies · 20/12/2011 22:58

Sallypoo they might give your son 3/4 length insoles (ie heel to ball of foot length) so he can keep wearing them when he changes his shoes. The width of the foot isn't likely to change as much as the length.
Or depending on what they are made of, they will be replaced when they wear out anyway.(Softer materials easier to wear and more comfy, but less corrective and shorter useful lifespan)

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