Treating Growing Pains in Children with Custom Orthotic Devices
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Treating children with “growing pains” with custom orthotic devices is very common. Podiatrists focus on the abnormal biomechanics as in adults and design a good custom orthotic device. This study focused on the RCSP or Relaxed Calcaneal Stance Position. Average angles were 7-8 degrees everted demonstrating an overly pronated child. They focused the article on children over 6 that should have out-grown their pronated feet if possible. The 3 month conclusion was significant reduction in the symptoms that they had been hampered with the use of their inserts.
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