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Having Flat foot
Currently my 6 years old son have foot, I can see the arch when stand on toes and currently no pain .
I want to know is there any to develop the arch
Using insoles or any other specific shoes helps him in developing the Arch?
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Consult an orthopedic for evaluation and get done STEPP test for flat food evaluation
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Dr. Rahul Kumar Pandey
Orthopedic surgeon
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Your child has flexible flat foot as arch appears on tiptoes.This is normal at 6 years.
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No treatment needed if pain-free.
Insoles or special shoes do not develop the arch.They only help if pain occurs.
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Encourage barefoot play and simple foot exercises.
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Dr. Mayank Daral
Orthopedist
6 yrs exp
Delhi
In a 6 year old child flat feet with an arch appearing on standing on toes is called flexible flatfoot and is very common and usually normal in most children the arch develops naturally with growth, often up to 8â10 years of age Since your son has no pain or walking difficulty, no treatment is required at this stage special shoes or insoles do not help in developing the arch and are only needed if the child has pain or fatigue normal activity barefoot play on safe surfaces, and comfortable footwear are sufficient for now
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Dr. Pratik Kumar
Orthopedic surgeon
12 yrs exp
Gorakhpur
Use custom footwear with medial arch support. Its flexible flat foot, strengthening by physio
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
If he had issues With Walking and playing, please visit nearest orthopedic surgeon Need Clinical evaluation
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
It will develope naturally
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