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Talarmade 4KidsA medially posted orthotic to protect the paediatric plano valgus foot The Problem: All toddlers have flat feet because of a low angle of calcaneal inclination, by five to six years this angle has increased, and in most cases, a medial longitudinal arch becomes apparent. Inclination of the calcaneus is vital to the foot, as if there is a reduced or negative calcaneal inclination the plantar aponeurosis will be lengthened, the windlass mechanism will
A medially posted orthotic to protect the paediatric plano-valgus foot
The Problem:
| All toddlers have flat feet because of a low angle of calcaneal inclination, by five to six years this angle has increased, and in most cases, a medial longitudinal arch becomes apparent. | |
| Inclination of the calcaneus is vital to the foot, as if there is a reduced or negative calcaneal inclination the plantar aponeurosis will be lengthened, the windlass mechanism will not occur, and the foot will not achieve supination at the propulsive phase of gait. | |
| The most significant feature of paediatric pes plano-valgus (pathological flat foot) is medial bulging in the area of the talo-navicular joint. The medial longitudinal arch is usually low, but not always completely absent. A collapse of the mid-tarsal joint indicates that the calcaneus has been forced to rotate postero-laterally under the talus. The talus will assume a more medial and vertical position as the sustentaculum tali loses its supporting position beneath the neck of the talus. These changes render the foot ineffectual at withstanding the forces of ground reaction, which are highest at the propulsive phase of gait. |
The Concept:
| Early treatment is vital, for if a child continues to walk on this foot type, the condition rapidly becomes irretrievable. Control of the child’s foot needs to be achieved quickly & comfortably by utilising a triplanar wedge directed against the talo-navicular bulge & medial arch, which will increase the calcaneal inclination angle. As the calcaneus is dorsiflexed it will also adduct, restoring talo-calcaneal congruency. | |
| Restoring alignment in this way helps to maintain the stability of the foot. Support of the foot also controls the internal leg rotation associated with sub-talar joint pronation and thereby reduces other symptoms such as knee pain (e.g. Osgood-Schlatters disease). Prevention of the collapse of the medial arch will reduce the strain on supportive ligaments and other soft tissues, thereby allowing the patient to enjoy running and walking whilst remaining symptom free |
Conditions treatable with 4Kids orthotics include:
- Tired and aching feet
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Heel Pain
- Posterior Heel Pain and Achilles Tendonitis
- Ankle pain
- Shin and calf pain
- Knee pain (Osgood-Schlatters disease)
The Solution:
- Heel cupping for stability
- Intrinsic medial post
- Antibacterial top cover
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★★★★★ 5
Bedtime stories
Format: Hardcover
My kids love reading these 5 minute stories before bedtime
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Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Durable cover, very sturdy.
Format: Hardcover
Perfect time allotment for the attention span of a 4 year old. Great illustration too.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Meets expectations
Format: Hardcover
Good book
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Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Such fun
Format: Hardcover
Our grandkids love us to read to them. We have way over 30 of these books. This one is a favorite.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Caught my kids with it
Format: Hardcover
Heard my kids talking upstairs after bedtime one night so I went up to tell them to be quiet and go to bed. Lo and behold my 6 year old is sitting in bed with my 3 year old and reading her a bedtime story out of this book. At that point I couldn’t interrupt so I just let them finish while having a proud parent moment.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2022