PODCAST: Bc. Edita Prošková: Valgus ankles and knock knees

PODCAST: Bc. Edita Prošková: Valgus ankles and knock knees PODCAST: Bc. Edita Prošková: Valgus ankles and knock knees

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In this episode, we discuss valgus ankles and knock knees. What is still normal development and what is already a pathological finding? Does your child have valgus ankles?

If you’re concerned about valgus ankles or knock knees, have a listen to our very first podcast, where we chat with a specialist from the world of physiotherapy and podology, Bc. Edita Prošková. Did you know that the foot doesn’t only develop while a baby is in the womb and then during childhood, but can also change at any point throughout life?

We’ll take a close look at how the foot develops and what influences it. We’ll share tips on how you can tell that not everything is progressing as it should, and we’ll remind you when it’s time to buy those first little shoes. Then Edita explains that at a certain age, valgus ankles and knock knees are completely natural, advises when it’s appropriate to visit a physiotherapist, and briefly touches on how a stiff heel counter or a narrow, pointed toe box can affect the feet.

In today’s episode, you’ll also learn:

  • What influences foot development (0:18)
  • How you, as a parent, can tell that something isn’t right development-wise (2:27)
  • Why it’s not a good idea to ‘help’ a child with psychomotor development (3:31)
  • How early shoe-wearing or poorly chosen socks can be harmful for a child (6:10)
  • What valgus ankles / knock knees are and when they’re a natural stage (8:15)
  • When valgus ankles become an issue that needs addressing (10:18)
  • Why it’s best to deal with any potential issues as early as possible (13:18)
  • How you can recognise a valgus ankle in a child (14:51)
  • What purpose a stiff heel counter serves in a shoe (18:09)
  • How feet are harmed by shoes that are too small, narrow or pointed (19:07)

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Tune in to more podcasts:

  • PODCAST: Mgr. Kristýna Šonská and Mgr. Olga Sidorenková: Physiotherapy as prevention for children and adults
  • PODCAST: Edita Prošková and Hana Tonarová: Psychomotor development 0–3 months
  • PODCAST: Michaela Voltrová: Healthy development of children and their feet