Flat Feet Question?!
Question: My son is flat footed, thirteen, extremely athletic playing basketball, baseball, football, and track. He does not complain of his feet hurting so is it necessary for him to wear orthotics?
During his physical before school, the nurse noted his flat feet and all she said was he needed to change his shoes often.
I worked at a podiatrist office for a short period of time, and he was fitted for orthodics, but has outgrown them now, and his feet of course are still growing and orthodics are so expensive.
Should I buy the next best thing at the local sports store or since he isn't having any pain--not worry so much and just change shoes often?
Answers: My son is flat footed, thirteen, extremely athletic playing basketball, baseball, football, and track. He does not complain of his feet hurting so is it necessary for him to wear orthotics?
During his physical before school, the nurse noted his flat feet and all she said was he needed to change his shoes often.
I worked at a podiatrist office for a short period of time, and he was fitted for orthodics, but has outgrown them now, and his feet of course are still growing and orthodics are so expensive.
Should I buy the next best thing at the local sports store or since he isn't having any pain--not worry so much and just change shoes often?
if he is flat footed he will always have to wear arch supports to keep his back aligned, i have the same problem.