AdageKitty Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Hi everyone! Annoyingly my employer seems to have blocked this forum from our internet connection claiming that it’s not secure so having to type this through my phone. I’ve recently discovered that that my DD’s school shoes are heavily worn to one side on both her feet caused by rolling of the ankles. A quick Google search calls it supination (where the feet turn sideways outward to the side when walking/running/standing). Her ballet teacher has said that they didn’t notice any massive rolling of the feet in class, but looking at her shoes, it’s really bad so I suspect that she’s doing it outside of class. There’s quite a bit of stuff online about it, including use of insoles etc. However I’m inclined to see a specialist about this and wonder if this will impede on her progress in ballet (she’s 9). I’ve recently read something about the NIDMS, is that where is best for DD to be referred to? Or can anyone recommend a good orthotics specialist that can be done through tha NHS or doesn’t cost a fortune? There is an interesting blog I found called the ballet blog where someone asked the question “should dancers use orthotics?” however as this is all new to me, I’m not sure what to do. Any advice would be most appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingShoes Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I have just shown your post to a friend in a similar position, she has said you need to ask your doctor to refer you to a podiatrist which can be done on the NHS. Hope that helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 31 minutes ago, DancingShoes said: I have just shown your post to a friend in a similar position, she has said you need to ask your doctor to refer you to a podiatrist which can be done on the NHS. Hope that helps. i'd agree that is where the first steps (argh! the puns ) should be , assessment and gait analysis would determine if it is or going to be a problem ... and orthotics or physio following from that if clinically indicated ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I had this problem and was also referred to NHS podiatry service quite fast and now have a splendid pair of orthotic insoles and all for free ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunrise81 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 My DDs shoes show this. Only on her left foot and rolling inwards. I never thought about seeing her GP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdageKitty Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 Many thanks for your replies. Managed to get an appointment and a referral yesterday evening so hopefully we'll get this sorted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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