Flat feet, hollow feet, athlete's foot In adolescents these three types of foot disorders can occur because the foot is often neglected by young people who are sometimes strained ,over time it can develope into a major health risk.

The adolescent period is often marked by a sustained sporting activity. Most sports requesting up significantly, especially those that involve walking, running or jumping. Any abnormality of the foot, even minor, can then be limited and performance, even in some cases, require the teen to give up his favorite sport. Therefore, it appears important to advise young people to take stock of podiatric early puberty

Flat feet, banal and common

It is a distortion that combines a deviation from the heel turning outwards and a decrease or even disappearance of the arch. Flat feet can also be associated with a deviation of the knees that turn out to be overweight, with abnormalities of motor coordination or simply a family characteristic

In the vast majority of cases, it is a trivial condition which is arranged spontaneously with growth

Flat feet can become troublesome, however, from 12-13 years if they cause painful muscle contractions, sometimes causing a limp when walking extended.

The treatment relies primarily on rehabilitation and insoles for children over 12 years. Surgical treatment is exceptional and is considered only when pain and significant functional impairment

Flat feet

The flat foot is a deformity that combines an arch almost nonexistent and a deviation from the heel to the outside

Cavus

Conversely, the foot has a low arch very pronounced and a heel turned inwards

Athlete's foot

The athlete's foot is an infection caused by a fungus which attacks spaces between the toes and causes cracks, crevices and itching

Issues of seeing a podiatrist

Consultation with a podiatrist in early puberty allows these conditions to systematically and, where appropriate, to deal effectively

Every young person should consult a podiatrist

In examining the foot, the podiatrist will find a lack of support, a defect that occurs in both figures, the flat foot and pes cavus

Cavus often family

The distortion is the opposite of flat feet (very deep arch, the hindfoot deflected inwards), the instep is very thick and toes may start gradually claw. The cavus, which is seen especially in older children and adolescents, is often called "essential" because we did not find any cause.However, family history is common. It is best to consult a doctor who will check for neurological or muscular

Wearing appropriate shoes may be necessary to improve comfort. Corrective surgery is only indicated if a neurological or muscular related

In case of abnormal morphology of the foot, a comprehensive review of the member lower lip is essential

The discovery of a morphological abnormality of the foot should lead a review of the entire musculoskeletal system. Even if the anomaly of the foot is most often isolated, always seek a disorder associated situated higher. It is then necessary to review the lumbosacral spine, pelvis and hips, and knees. It must also check the balance of support and alignment of the basin, looking for a different size of the legs. If such abnormalities are discovered, then it is essential to prevent the onset of back pain by wearing heel compensatory.

Athlete's foot

The foot hygiene is also the responsibility of chiropodist It is essential that adolescents know the principles of good foot hygiene. They allow them to avoid including the occurrence of a very common fungus, athlete's foot (intertrigo). It is due to infection by a fungus (Trichophyton rubrum or interdigital) that causes severe itching and cracks between the toes, with flaking white.Another fungus can also cause yeast infections, Candida albicans, a fungus, which occurs when the body is weakened, for example after a period of hard physical training or after pregnancy, but at the end of taking antibiotics. This fungus fungal infections but also cause tendonitis, fibromyalgia and allergies.

This fungus is favored by sweating and maceration as well as wearing closed shoes, summer, contamination may be through the floor of the beach or pool because the fungus thrives in hot and wet. Athlete's foot is a highly contagious. It can also spread and affect including nails.Remember that adolescence is often a risk period for this type of fungus because excessive sweating is common in puberty and promotes maceration conducive to fungal development.

The treatment involves applying antifungal drugs, still prescribed by a physician, as a cream or powder. It is very important to apply them regularly twice a day for at least three weeks.

Drug treatment should always be associated with hygiene measures to prevent recurrence.They include not walking barefoot in damp, warm, out to dry between the toes, change socks daily and wear open shoes whenever possible.

The foot is a valuable component to be monitored carefully, particularly during adolescence, and maintained with care. Note that most of its conditions can be corrected or even avoided by good hygiene and wearing of shoes tailored to morphology.