{"id":4127,"date":"2021-12-13T19:06:48","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T19:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/megakids.rs\/prevencija-ravnih-stopala\/"},"modified":"2025-08-09T12:07:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T12:07:12","slug":"prevention-of-flat-feet-in-preschool-aged-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/megakids.rs\/en\/prevention-of-flat-feet-in-preschool-aged-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Prevention of Flat Feet in Preschool-Aged Children"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"173\">Flat feet<\/strong>, commonly referred to as \u201cfallen arches,\u201d are a deformity caused by collapsed arches and typically develop during the early school years, which is why <strong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"362\">prevention is extremely important<\/strong>. They occur due to weak muscles and ligaments, as the foot is composed of <strong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"506\">26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-img\" src=\"https:\/\/megakids.rs\/blog-imgs\/img\/ravna-stopala.jpg\" alt=\"Prevencija ravnih stopala kod dece pred\u0161kolskog uzrasta\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"927\">Flat feet are a <strong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"553\">normal and physiological<\/strong> condition in children up to <strong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"602\">18 months of age<\/strong>, and according to some experts, even up to <strong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"660\">five years<\/strong>. Although flat feet are considered a deformity, aside from the aesthetic concerns, they <strong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"816\">generally do not affect mobility or the foot\u2019s overall function<\/strong>. This condition is most often discovered during <strong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"903\">mandatory routine medical checkups<\/strong> for preschool children.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"968\">There are <strong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"965\">two types of flat feet<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1017\">\n<li data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"992\">\n<p data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"992\"><strong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"990\">Rigid flat feet<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1017\">\n<p data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1017\"><strong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1017\">Flexible flat feet<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1292\">The difference is that with <strong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1069\">flexible flat feet<\/strong>, the arch appears when the child stands on their toes, but disappears when standing flat on the ground. With <strong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1198\">rigid flat feet<\/strong>, the arch is absent <strong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1233\">regardless<\/strong> of whether the child stands on toes or on the entire foot.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1824\">Flat feet can be <strong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1325\">congenital<\/strong> (present at birth) or <strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1360\">acquired<\/strong>. Acquired flat feet most often result from <strong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1430\">underdeveloped muscles<\/strong> during the period when children should be walking independently and bearing weight on their feet. Instead, some parents carry their children too often, unaware that this can lead to issues such as flat feet. <strong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1660\">Childhood obesity<\/strong> can also contribute to the development of flat feet. Parents also commonly struggle with choosing <strong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1781\">the right footwear<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1807\">correct shoe size<\/strong> for their child.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"2145\">Parents can check for flat feet <strong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1869\">at home<\/strong> by creating a footprint with <strong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1917\">paint or water<\/strong>. Have the child step onto <strong data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1959\">white paper<\/strong> after coating their foot in paint or moistening it with water. If the imprint shows <strong data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2063\">no visible arch<\/strong>, it\u2019s best to consult a physician and <strong data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2144\">immediately begin corrective exercises<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2241\"><strong data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2160\">Exercises<\/strong> to help correct flat feet can be done <strong data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2222\">at home or outdoors<\/strong>, and some include:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2417\">\n<li data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2266\">\n<p data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2266\">Walking on tiptoes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2288\">\n<p data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2288\">Walking on heels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2331\">\n<p data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2331\">Walking on the outer edge of the feet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2366\">\n<p data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2366\">Walking on a textured surface<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2417\">\n<p data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2417\">Rolling a spiky massage roller under the feet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2629\"><strong data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2433\">Prevention<\/strong> of any health issue or deformity is key. With flat feet, <strong data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2510\">early detection<\/strong> is important, but parents should also understand that <strong data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2628\">correcting this condition requires patience and consistency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flat feet, commonly referred to as \u201cfallen arches,\u201d are a deformity caused by collapsed arches and typically develop during the early school years, which is why prevention is extremely important. They occur due to weak muscles and ligaments, as the foot is composed of 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. 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