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🌈 How We Help Flat-Footed Children Restore Their Foot Arches — Without Using Insoles
Most parents are told that the best way to fix flat feet is by using insoles or shoe inserts to support the arch.
But at SpineCare Engineering, we do things differently.
Instead of relying on insoles, we teach children how to activate and strengthen their own foot muscles through a structured gait retraining program, so their arches can lift naturally, using muscle strength instead of artificial support.
👣 What Makes Our Approach Different
Our method focuses on helping children feel and use their feet correctly, something many flat-footed kids struggle with.
Through step-by-step training, we guide them to:
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Land properly when the foot touches the ground
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Push off efficiently when walking or running
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Use their foot muscles to support the arch naturally
This helps “wake up” their proprioception, the body’s natural sense of balance and movement, while strengthening the small muscles that keep the arch lifted.
Over time, these improvements allow the child’s arch to restore naturally, even without insoles or shoe inserts.
🌟 Our Children’s Flat Feet Restoration Program
Kau’s Method Gait Retraining
This program was created by our founder and Chief Rehabilitation Engineer, Yeow, who has over 12 years of experience and is double certified in:
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Biomedical Engineering (P&O, University of Malaya)
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Exercise Therapy (NASM CPT, USA)
His method combines science, movement, and child-friendly coaching to help children walk, run, and move with confidence — using their own muscles, not external devices.
⚙️ Six Progressive Stages to Restore the Arch
Our program follows six carefully designed stages.
Most children complete the full course within three months (about 5 sessions), though some may need more time if the condition is more severe.
1️⃣ Sitting Mode – Learning awareness
Children learn how to activate their foot arch muscles while sitting, no gravity involved yet.
2️⃣ Standing Mode – Adding body weight
They practice engaging the arch muscles while standing and bearing their own weight.
3️⃣ Walking Mode – Controlled movement
Children begin walking slowly while maintaining arch strength and correct heel-to-toe motion.
4️⃣ Squatting Mode – Building multi-joint control
Squatting exercises strengthen the arch and leg muscles that stabilize the feet.
5️⃣ Jumping Mode – Improving power and memory
Children learn to jump and land correctly, reinforcing arch strength in faster movements.
6️⃣ Running Mode – Mastering natural motion
Finally, children run using proper mechanics, maintaining a healthy arch even at higher speeds.
Many parents are amazed to see visible arch changes after the very first session, especially when their child activates the arch while sitting.
💬 Common Questions from Parents
1️⃣ Are you a chiropractor or physiotherapist?
No. We are specialists in Movement Science (Biomechanics), experts in how the body moves and how muscles work together during walking and running.
2️⃣ How effective is this program?
Our results depend on three key factors:
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Ankle flexibility: The program works best for children whose ankle joints are flexible. Semi-rigid ankles need more time but can still improve.
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Learning ability: Kids need to understand and apply what they’re taught. We guide them closely until they get it right.
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Willingness to learn: Motivation is important! When parents and children work together and practice regularly, results come faster and last longer.
3️⃣ What if my child can’t follow the program easily?
No worries, we’ve designed it to be fun and easy to follow.
Each child gets access to step-by-step training videos through our mobile app.
They can rewatch the videos anytime and learn at their own pace.
4️⃣ How do I know if my child is doing the exercises correctly?
You can record your child’s practice sessions and upload them through our app.
Our team of experienced trainers will review each video and send personalized feedback, ensuring your child stays on track.
5️⃣ Do all children need to do all 20 training videos?
Not at all.
After the first physical session, we assess your child and select only the most suitable videos for their condition.
Every child’s program is personalized to their needs.
6️⃣ My child is only 5 years old. Is that too young?
Our program is designed for children aged 7 and above, but if your 5- or 6-year-old can follow simple instructions, we can adapt the program for them too.
We’ll assess your child first and decide the best way to start gently.
🌱 Why We Do This
Many parents still believe that flat feet “can’t be cured.”
But with the right method, children can learn to rebuild their foot arches naturally, no surgery, no insoles, no lifelong dependence on support devices.
Our goal is to help every child walk confidently, play freely, and enjoy the kind of carefree movement that childhood should bring.
Because at SpineCare Engineering,
our mission is to help children move better,
and our vision is to make childhood excitement a permanent gift.