| Growing
Pains (Paediatric
Leg Pains) |
| A
complex condition, but commonly found in children
after playing sports or generally after periods of
activity. Many children wake during the night
crying or complaining of leg pains, which often
respond well to massage. Children�s bone
structures are generally more flexible and mobile
than adults. Therefore, high activity on their
feet commonly causes the muscles to over-work and
may later cause muscle stiffness and pain.
ORTHAHEEL
gently stabilizes the many bones and soft tissue
structures in children�s feet & lower leg
structures. ORTHAHEEL assists the alignment of
young growing bones and greatly reduces muscle
strain.
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Heel
Pain (Sever's
Disease)
|
A
common condition with children between the ages of
8 - 14 years. This pain occurs at the back of the
heel bone often during or after sporting activity.
Many Children�s bones (including the heel bone)
are not fully developed (set or ossified) at this
age and high activity may disrupt the growth
plates causing inflammation and pain. The
condition can be quite debilitating and may
require (under Doctor�s advice) complete rest
from activity.
ORTHAHEEL controls excess pronation of the foot
and thereby stabilizes the heel bone and its
growth plate. Stretching of the calf muscles is
commonly advised. |
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| Knee
Pain (Osgood
Schlatter�s condition) |
| A
similar mechanism to Sever�s Disease (see
previous condition), but occurring at the bony
bump just below the knee cap (called the tibial
tuberosity). The condition can be quite
debilitating and may require (under Doctor�s
advice) complete rest from activity.
ORTHAHEEL
controls internal rotation of the shin bone
(tibia) utilising the patented �angular
restraining mechanism� (in the heel section.
This reduces the internal rotation and stretching
(tractional) forces placed on the knee joint and
growth plate of the child.
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