by Roberta Nole, MA, PT, C.Ped
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T
here is a lot of debate in the literature as to whether to treat
the asymptomatic (or symptomatic for that matter) pediatric
flat foot with foot orthoses. What I have come to accept
after 25 years of experience in the fields of pedorthics,
biomechanics, and physical therapy, is that when it comes
to managing pediatric flat feet—there is no universal truth!
Each situation needs to be carefully considered on a case
by case basis when deciding if and how to treat each child.
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