Before the age of 3, the foot bones are 70% cartilage, the arch has not yet formed, and the sole of the foot is flat and normal due to the fat pad;
at 3 years old, the arch begins to develop, and at 9 years old, the arch gradually forms,
and by 12-13 years old, the arch bones have basically developed and matured, and the arch function is basically stable, which is the golden period of arch development.
If the child's foot is still flat after 3 years old, the arch development may be abnormal, and it needs to be adjusted and exercised according to its degree.
3-12 years old is also the best period for gait adjustment, as it is the period of rapid skeletal growth.
26.7%: The average prevalence of flatfoot across the age group in China is as high as 20%, and the prevalence of adolescent flatfoot is as high as 26.7%.
90%: Adult flatfoot is mostly caused by abnormalities during childhood development, and 90% of parents will ignore this problem.
Flatfoot affects bone and muscle development and mobility and should be prevented, adjusted and corrected in a timely manner.
Abnormal gait not only affects the aesthetic posture of the body, but more importantly, it will cause skeletal deformity, joint twists, uneven muscle development, etc.
The harm caused by abnormal gait to children is far greater than that of dental malformation.
Just like teeth orthodontics and vision recovery correction, gait adjustment and correction should also be taken seriously.
