Thomas heel - a guarantee of the correct gait of your baby

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Do children's shoes have to have a Thomas heel because it is an essential element, or is it a marketing ploy that allows manufacturers to overprice models? Modern doctors say that such a heel is necessary not only for medicinal purposes, it is also intended for the prevention of orthopedic diseases.

Barefoot or orthopedic shoes?

Comfortable shoes, made according to all the rules, are reliable support for both children's and adult feet. But if adult orthopedic shoes are sewn to order or purchased in specialized stores strictly on doctor's orders, children's models are made, as a rule, taking into account the recommendations of orthopedists. That is, Thomas's heel is their integral part.

During the period of active formation of the foot, orthopedic shoes are recommended to be worn constantly during walks and at home. However, this does not mean that you should give up walking barefoot. Grass, small pebbles, soft sand are very useful surfaces fordevelopment of a he althy gait and excellent prevention of diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

What does Thomas' orthopedic heel look like

What is this? A photo of the transformed form of the usual heel, which has an elongation on the inside of the sole, will give a clear idea of this design, which later it will be impossible not to recognize when choosing a shoe model for a child.

As the baby grows, his legs have an increasing load. Active pastime, running and jumping strengthen it. The role of the classic heel is to support the heel, while the feature of the orthopedic version is to strengthen the foot and protect it from falling inward. This is made possible by the even distribution of the load along the entire length of the foot.

Any hard surface (concrete floor, asph alt, earth) creates hard contact and harms the spine and heels of a small child. Thomas's heel is shock-absorbing, which reduces shock loads while running and jumping.

Features of orthopedic shoes for children

Orthopedic shoes must meet the following criteria:

• high heel that covers the ankle and is complemented by thick leather or a special insert to securely fix the position of the foot and ankle;
• heel should be wide and stable, elongated from the inside to protect the foot from falling inward (Thomas orthopedic heel);
• springy and elastic sole should haveartificial roll, which ensures the formation of the correct gait;
• increased fullness and high rise of orthopedic shoes, providing the possibility of using orthopedic parts for insertion into the shoe;
• no seams inside the product, made of natural materials (leather, suede, etc.).

Caring for baby feet

The baby's foot is a concentration of receptors, so orthopedic specialists attach great importance to the child's walking barefoot, but not on a hard surface that can cause harm, but on soft and loose material. Therefore, shoes with a Thomas heel are necessary even as a home option. But grass, sand and smooth pebbles are a panacea for flat feet.

How to carry out prevention in winter, when the baby is indoors most of the time? In the cold season, small smooth pebbles can be placed in a bowl filled with warm water, and the child can be taught to stomp on them, turning over with their legs. It is recommended to do this daily.

Another useful game: the scattered pencils must be picked up from the floor and put back into the box with the help of the toes. Similar fun can be done using buttons of different sizes.

Rating of manufacturers of orthopedic shoes for children

Parents have taken a liking to some companies that make children's shoes with Thomas heels. Reviews about them are extremely positive. Based on opinioncaring parents, we will make a small list of brands that take care of delicate children's legs. Here are some of them:

1. "Ortek" (Ortek) - the most popular manufacturer of orthopedic shoes in Russia. The popularity of their products is due to the close cooperation between shoe creators and doctors, including the most famous Moscow research institutes and clinics. The company's factories are located in China.
2. "Totto" is a trademark of a Russian company from St. Petersburg. It is great value for money and is a favorite among shoppers for its affordability, wearability and modern design.
3. "Sursil-Ortho" (Sursil-Ortho) actively attracts eminent orthopedists from the Department of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Arthrology of the FPC MR RUDN University to the development of its models. At the company's factories located in Russia, children's shoes are made exclusively from natural materials.

Children's feet are like plasticine, soft and supple. If you take up the correction of problems in time, then up to ten years in a child, almost any pathology of the foot can be corrected. The main thing is not to be late and be attentive to all, even subtle violations.