These sandals are specifically designed with extra height for children who require support of the lower leg, ankle and foot.
The sandals are stylish, modern and practical and help children with special needs to feel included.
The sandals are designed for both active children who may use a mobility device and less active children who may require positioning and support of the lower leg and feet whilst using a wheelchair. They equipped with 3 easy velcro straps to assist ease of donning and doffing, and can be even worn without socks due to the quality leather lining.
The inner soles is flat, come with removable orthotics to allow fitting of customised foot orthotics.
SPECIALIST EXTRA SUPPORT SANDALS ( SLIM FIT)
Wearing our specialist footwear helps with correction and developing of healthy gait, improves posture, relieves the strain on the foot and ankle joints and helps prevent contractures.
The footwear is suitable for a wide variety of needs including:
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Children who need shoes with extra support on daily basis, during therapy sessions or while using a standing frame and/or a gait trainer.
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Children with very low muscle tone including those with severe developmental delays
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Neurological conditions with high or fluctuating muscle tone such as cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, cerebellar ataxia
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Children who need shoes with extra support and fixation because of joint laxity, hyper-mobility or connective tissue disorders eg Elhers Danlos Syndrome
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