Patient's question:
Age and condition description: Hello, my daughter is exactly 5 years old this October, and her pigeon-toed foot is particularly severe. Walking and running are very noticeable. Also, when she wears shoes, she twists the shoes! It wasn't discovered when she was young; it was only noticed after she turned three (her father also has pigeon-toed feet).Treatment history and effectiveness: Never treated
Help desired: Get effective correction
Doctor's answer:
Hello, for foot inversion (outward turning) caused by habitual movements, it is important to consciously correct this habit in daily life. As for foot inversion (inward turning), you can participate in basic dance training. For example, in a leg stretch exercise: one foot supports the weight, while the other foot is extended and placed on a bar about 80 centimeters high for a forward stretch. The leg being stretched should have its toes externally rotated. In summary, whether it is foot inversion (inward turning) or foot inversion (outward turning), as long as you consciously engage in various exercises and maintain correct walking and running postures for a long period, it can definitely be corrected. This condition is caused by poor calcium absorption due to a lack of vitamin D. Currently, the best approach is to let the child get more sunlight, while also taking vitamin D or cod liver oil, as well as calcium supplements. Additionally, consume more calcium-rich foods in daily life.