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Pilar Alfageme-García1, Sonia Hidalgo-Ruiz1, Sergio Rico-Martín2
1Department of Nursing, University Centre of Plasencia, University of Extremadura, 10600 Plasencia, Spain.
Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 27, 2024
Summary
Proper children's footwear supports healthy foot development from infancy through childhood. Key features include appropriate size, shape, flexibility, and breathable materials for optimal musculoskeletal growth.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Podiatry
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Child footwear significantly impacts foot development, influencing both healthy and pathological conditions.
- Key footwear characteristics include size, shape, flexibility, and material breathability.
- Inappropriate footwear can exacerbate conditions like flat foot, equine foot, and hammer toes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the characteristics of child footwear and their influence on foot development.
- To provide guidance on selecting appropriate footwear for children at different growth stages.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
Main Results:
- Footwear should adapt to a child's growth stages to promote musculoskeletal development.
- Infants under six months require only socks; flexible footwear is crucial from six months to four years.
- After four years, soles can thicken slightly and offer more support, but flexibility remains important.
Conclusions:
- Eco-friendly or "ergonomic" footwear requires careful evaluation beyond labeling.
- Verification of essential characteristics is necessary to ensure footwear is truly "respectful" of child foot development.
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