Kinderfüsse - Gesund ein Leben lang?

The feet of a person carry them around the equator approximately four and a half times over the course of their life. Why do we still treat our feet poorly, especially those of our children? Ninety-eight percent of all babies are born with healthy feet, but only forty percent of them have healthy feet by the time they reach adulthood. The main causes are inappropriate shoes and insufficient or incorrect movement from an early age. The consequences can include misalignments and deformities of the feet, poor posture, as well as joint pain, muscle shortening, and circulation disorders throughout the musculoskeletal system. This guide aims to provide parents, therapists, educators, and other interested parties with an overview of the development of children's feet. How do they change from birth until adulthood? The author has extensively researched this topic and has actively sought contact with recognized experts. What do parents need to know about their children's feet? How should children's feet be cared for, and how can they be kept healthy? Even if foot changes and diseases are already present, the guide offers assistance: How should parents respond? How can foot experts help with foot problems? What aids and therapies are available? Additionally, the author explains what parents need to consider when buying shoes, from first walking shoes for babies to teenage shoe fashion. What shoes does a child actually need? How can parents determine the optimal fit for their child? What do they need to know about shoes for children and adolescents? Overall, it is a comprehensive guide about feet. Because when parents know more about their children's feet, they can develop their own foot competence and seek professional help from foot experts at the right time.