Your Therapy Source Magazine for Pediatric Therapists January 2016 | Page 5
Shoes, Orthotics and Children
Here is a collection of informative blog posts to get
some recommendations on purchasing shoes for
children including shoes that fit over orthotics:
1. Shoe Recommendations for Children: start here
with this informative post of typical development of
children’s feet. There are some There are some
general recommendations based on age and
recommendations based on the brand of shoe.
http://blog.dinopt.com/shoe-recommendations-for-children/
2. Seventeen Tips for Finding the Right Show for Your Child with Special Needs: This includes
some great suggestions on making shoes more comfortable, AFOs and shoes and sensory
friendly shoes. http://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2014/09/17/17-tips-for-finding-the-rightshoes-for-your-child-with-special-needs/
3. Eight Best Shoes for Toddlers who Wear Braces: This post lists 7 different brands of shoes
and their benefits. http://www.yourbabycandothis.com/the-8-best-shoes-for-toddlers-who-wearbraces/
4. Ability Hacker: Personally, I enjoy reading this blog to get a realistic first hand account of
shoes and AFOs. It is not always an easy task. Here are some helpful posts: How To Hack
Cute Shoes #1, How to Hack Shoes #2 and How to Buy Shoes for AFOs in Under 15 Minutes.
Find out more http://www.abilityhacker.com/
5. Types of Shoes That Will Discourage Toe Walking: These are some simple easy to
implement suggestions for idiopathic toe walkers.
Find out more at http://nspt4kids.com/therapy/types-of-shoes-that-will-discourage-toe-walking/
Teaching Motor Skills to Children with Cerebral Palsy and Similar
Movement Disorders – A Guide for Parents and Professionals
by Sieglinde Martin M.S., P.T. – The ELECTRONIC version of Teaching
Motor Skills is a must have reference for all therapists who work with
children with cerebral palsy. Whether you are a beginner or experienced
therapist you will find the information concise, informative and very
helpful to carry out everyday functional tasks including stretching with
children with cerebral palsy. FIND OUT MORE AT
http://yourtherapysource.com/CPmotorskills.html
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