Guest guest Posted September 10, 2001 Report Share Posted September 10, 2001 Liz, I would seriously think about talking to someone about this. It sounds as tho' she might have 'short' tendons on one side of her ankles (or long). had foot problems, her feet turned in and her second toe overlapped the third (like hammer toes), I used to massage them and manipulate her toes and just play with her feet. I eventually got an appointment with an orthopedic chap who got me to continue playing with them and get her to pick things up with her toes. It has helped and her feet are much better ( beautiful!!) and she still askes me to play with her feet now . Caroline Jersey > > Now DD is starting to stand and make attempts at walking, her feet > are bothering me.... > > When she stands, the toes of her right foot point directly > to her right, toes of her left, directly to her left and to achieve > this she is rolling right over on her ankles. When she takes steps, > her feet remain in this position and if anything, she rolls over on > her ankles even more (she seems to be very flat footed.) Who should I ask for a referral too? > Chiropodist/podiatrist? Or the relevant consultant at local hospital? > Or do I go straight to a physio, or even an osteopath? > > Cheers! > Liz Germain Jersey British Channel Islands 49D11'N 02D07'W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2001 Report Share Posted September 12, 2001 Immediate response - ballerinas don't roll! If she's rolling at the ankles then she's not turned out from the hips. Knees CAN'T turn out unless there's something strange, and that's what'll cause the rolling. But I'm no expert. But most children appear to have flat feet until they're about 3 IIRC. Anneliese and Toddler Tim funny feet? > > I am a lurker, so a quick re-intro: > SAHMum to Jude, 8 months, homebirth. > > Now DD is starting to stand and make attempts at walking, her feet > are bothering me.... > > When she was born, they were flexed to such an extent that her toes > were touching her shins. They soon 'dropped down'. However, she has > always had 'turnout' that would make any professional ballerina green > with envy. When she stands, the toes of her right foot point directly > to her right, toes of her left, directly to her left and to achieve > this she is rolling right over on her ankles. When she takes steps, > her feet remain in this position and if anything, she rolls over on > her ankles even more (she seems to be very flat footed.) I can turn > her feet to a more natural angle, with no problems and no complaints > from her, but she cannot keep them there. It is hard to say whether > the turnout originates at hips, knees or ankles and whether it will > effect her walking greatly (obviously she is making walking attempts > quite early so I am not overly concerned.) > > We are off for an 8 month check at the end of the month and I will > point out my concerns to the HV. My question is, do any of you have > experience of this? I want to ask for a referral, not because I think > DD has a serious problem but because I figure if there is something > that can be done, physio or whatever, better to do it now than later. > I had a very good German friend staying recently, who has just > finished her 4th year of medicine and she feels that physio would be > in order, having recently seen it practiced in Paris on > similar 'patients'. Who should I ask for a referral too? > Chiropodist/podiatrist? Or the relevant consultant at local hospital? > Or do I go straight to a physio, or even an osteopath? > > Cheers! > Liz > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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