orthopedic insoles, not sure their working HELP

[lexcat]

Dd had insoles fitted last Tuesday, her pain has reduced by things are not 100%. As the insoles are quite chunky they only fit in her walking boots so yesterday went shopping for shoes. Tried lots of shoe/trainers/boots with no luck. Then at the end of the day we tried converse boots. Great they fit but as dd walked round the shop she said they made her ankles hurt. Watched and saw she was still rolling inwards on her ankles .

Now I'm doubting if the insoles are really working that well. We do have a review in 2 months should I wait or should I go back. As we were told to keep an eye on thing and make an earlier appointment if need be. How long should I leave it to give the insoles a chance.

Anyone please

IME, it takes a while for insoles to help. Converse are useless as they have no support in the soles at all, so the insoles can't really overcome it.

You really want something like Kickers or Ricosta to fit them into - supportive and wide

go back sooner and take a couple of pair or shoes (that fit) with you that are still in the return period, and the insoles so the consultant can tell you what to look for and how well they fit.

I agree Converse are rubbish if you need any kind of support. My son also has to have insoles and they have done him the world of good in trainers and boots but not in his converse so I have limited his wear of them.

thanks

I only tried Converse as I realised dd would need a boot to get the depth so her heel wouldn't slip. The advice from the ortho was very miss leading. He told me the insoles where doing the work and didn't really matter about what shoes she wore. Which is why I doubted they where working as they should.

Did think kickers but as I'm not sure we will be sicking with these insoles so didn't want the expense.

UPDATE

DD went to bed last night having crawled up the stairs because one of her legs where that sore. I've noticing if she busier then normal she has pain by the evening. DD and I love walking so I feel really sorry for her, as the insoles are not working as well as we wished.

Still been on the hunt for shoes found some trainers this time but dd said they hurt round her heel/ankle. No inward movement, they were not slipping on the heel so put it down to them just not been right for her. Then on the way home she tells me it was like the pain she had without insoles.

So I'm still wondering do I take her back as it really would be nice to get things sorted before the summer. Or should I still wait.

Converse are no good if she needs support. If you are near Maidstone I can recommend a really good shop.

"He told me the work and didn't really matter about what shoes she wore." What??!! Has he ever been shopping for shoes for these things? I would really recommend Ricosta boots, as they are supportive, and still quite light.
We took DD1 to a child podiatrist, who was REALLY helpful, even to the extent of recommending shoe shops ( go for a good independent shop if you can - we never had any joy in Clarks ).
Your daughter may still have some pain for a while, even if the insoles and shoes are right for her - her body has to re-adjust to a different (better) alignment. Sorry not to be more helpful

Just spotted this. I wear insoles as an adult and it really does depend on the type of shoe that is worn.

I can tolerate them for 12.5 hour shifts in a pair of Clarks (K) shoes, but they don't fit into anything else as well, so I only wear them for work.

After 6 months my knee is still rotating inwards but that's probably due to a lifetime of neglect and the fact I only wear them for work (I was discharged from the ortho (aged 5) once they thought I could walk flat-footed). The pain isn't as bad though - that's certainly eased off now I'm used to the insoles.

It's definitely harder as an adult to get any help/advice, so while your DD is still young, I'd push them into giving you both more guidance with this.

Thanks. Had a good think about it last night and it's the pain she's still getting added to the fact she was ok with trainers/shoes before insoles but now the few we have tried she gets pains.

Really not happy, have that feeling of been to polite by waiting after all she's my dd and I must push on here behalf. Plus the ortho did say not to hesitate to come back if she was still having pains.

Fingers crossed dd will get custom insoles that work better for her plus will fit a shoe better.

Hi when my dd had insoles she had to build up an hour a day and had all sorts of pain in the end went back to just a small arch and a soft cork pair of insoles from the pediatric podiatrist the hard ones caused all sorts of probs

I don't know why your dd has been given insoles? I've probably missed something?
Anyway I have had orthotics in my shoes for about a year from the podiatrist at my local hospital.
Re finding shoes I was told off pretty severely by my podiatrist for wearing converse; it's tempting though as they're one of the few things that have enough depth. I find keen shoes are best for me they usually have a removable footbed that you can take out and swap for your orthotic,they do kids shoes too including a lace up style quite similar to converse.
You could also try somewhere like clarks or russel and bromley the staff there should be able to help you find something to fit(she will probably have to go up a size).

Were you recommended anything for reducing the pain? Ibuprofen helps,but the best thing I found is to apply ice packs for about 10-15 min each night. I hope this helps.

Sorry dd has insoles because of flat feet with inward rolling ankles and knock knees. This has lead to daily pain in her ankles and often her knees.

So the main reason for the insoles is to firstly help with the pain secondly to help improve her gait.

I have been to, two clarks and both were useless, tried to put her in her normal size shoes. That was after I made heavy hints that dd would need a bigger and wider shoes.