Pronation of feet

[Red Pajama]

two of my kids have significant pronation of their feet. We have not yet seen a doctor for it. Is there a reason to intervene or let the situation alone? Most of the information I've found is provided by someone who also makes shoe inserts to "correct" the problem, so I don't know how biased the information is.

One is two, the other five. Neither seem bothered by the way they walk, but it's noticeable. Thoughts?

[jenaniah]

I have severe overpronation and yes you should intervene. I have had orthotics off and on since I was 3 and when I have them I feel so much better. When I don't wear them my hips, back and calves hurt and I am more like to sprain or break my ankle. Even if it doesn't cause them issues now it WILL. Unfortunately overpronation affects the muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones and not just of the feet. My hips are terrible from the years that I didn't wear orthotics and as time goes it puts more and more stress on everything causing more pain.

[transylvania_mom]

you can always take them for a check up and hear a doctor's opinion.
Ds has pronation and he's 5. He doesn't seem to be bothered by it. We saw a family doc. and a pediatrician who both recommended not to pursue it further. They said it's normal and it might still change until they are 10.
I'm planning to take ds for another check up with a specialist, just to make sure he's within normal range. My only concern is that it might lead to problems later on and it might be too late to change anything.

Another thing, I've noticed most kids his age have some kind of overpronation (more or less).

[sewingmommy]

My ds has severe pronation and has orthotics and there is a big difference when he walks with them vs without them ...I would highly recommend having it checked out

[mom61508]

Originally Posted by transylvania_mom

you can always take them for a check up and hear a doctor's opinion.
Ds has pronation and he's 5. He doesn't seem to be bothered by it. We saw a family doc. and a pediatrician who both recommended not to pursue it further. They said it's normal and it might still change until they are 10.
I'm planning to take ds for another check up with a specialist, just to make sure he's within normal range. My only concern is that it might lead to problems later on and it might be too late to change anything.

Another thing, I've noticed most kids his age have some kind of overpronation (more or less).

Ok forgive me is this where they walk on the insides of feet?

[34me]

I pronate and have always hated orthotics! I've had 4 or 5 pairs.

[eclipse]

I've been wondering about this myself. My dd has always been a bit clumsy with running and I noticed the other day that one of her feet is significantly pronated. The other might be, too, but is definitely less severe. I think it's worth a doctor's opinion, at least.

[transylvania_mom]

Originally Posted by mom61508

Ok forgive me is this where they walk on the insides of feet?

yes
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/...7727-0,00.html

[mom61508]

Ok I thought that was just being very flat footed so I wasn't sure. We went to a pedi who referred us to an orthopedist who specializes in children(he's one of the best on the east coast) and he said it will usually correct itself unless it's severe. He said You will know if it's bad because it will bother your child, make it hard to run and they will wear out the side of their shoes. Anyway that was just our experience.

[transylvania_mom]

Originally Posted by mom61508

Ok I thought that was just being very flat footed so I wasn't sure. We went to a pedi who referred us to an orthopedist who specializes in children(he's one of the best on the east coast) and he said it will usually correct itself unless it's severe. He said You will know if it's bad because it will bother your child, make it hard to run and they will wear out the side of their shoes. Anyway that was just our experience.

I'm not a specialist, but as I understand it, overpronation is associated with flat feet (low arch).
But that's just my Internet "research"
Thanks for sharing, it's good to know other people's experiences.