A floating toe is a toe that is not in complete contact with the floor under weightbearing conditions.
Many parents have noticed their children having a “floating toe” in recent years. This indicates that at least one toe is not in contact with the ground. Typically harmless, the condition can cause foot pain, future foot problems, or a loss of balance. “When children have floating toes, the area of the sole of their foot that makes contact with the ground is smaller, making it more difficult for them to maintain their balance,” stated Takuma Usada, director of the Toranomon Chiropractic Office in Tokyo. A concern is that floating toes are caused by a lack of foot use among present-day children. Participation in foot-use activities by children could prevent the condition.
Children’s feet are different from adults’ because they are still developing
Any changes in a child’s walk or movement might be frightening. You can’t help but speculate on what they will outgrow and what will need a trip to the doctor.
This is particularly true of children’s feetsince they develop and change so fast as infants go from crawling to walking and running and as toddlers transition from soft-soled shoes to the sporting gear and cleats of later childhood.
Sure, he’ll fit those shoes for years, but they’ll harm his feet
As a mom of two, I know how pricey shoes can be. Every time you turn around, it seems that one of the children’s shoes has either become too tiny or worn-out. It implies that you must spend money on yet another pair. So, I know how tempting it can be to try to squeeze feet into shoes that still sort of fit. Or to buy shoes that provide kids’ feet “room to grow,” i.e. shoes that are one or two sizes bigger than your child’s current size.
You might think that a podiatrist doesn't usually work with kids, but they do. Some children present with plantar warts and ingrown toenails, which are quite frequent. Others seek treatment for gait issues such as toe walking or in-toeing. It's a common misconception that children grow out of gait difficulties, but this is not the case.
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