Can flat feet and over pronation cause pain in shoulders in a child?

Unlikely: Flat feet and over pronation can certainly cause pain in the feet and even the legs and back because it can alter a persons normal gait. That being said, it would be ery uncommon for it to. Ause shoulder pain. Another cause should be sought. Thank you for the question.

Definitely: Always remember that the human body is a kinetic chain. Imbalances in one area can manifest as pathology in another.

Unrelated: This is likely unrelated. Orthotics will help the pronation, but it's hard to say where the shoulder pain is coming from.

Maybe Orthotics.: It sounds like you may have a biomechanical instability in your feet that is passing problems "up the kinetic chain." custom made prescription orthotics, made by a certified lab, under the recommendations of a podiatrist can possibly help. I haven't heard of too many patients complaining of shoulder pain related to pronation though.

Possibly: Many skeletal malaligments begin in the feet. They are our foundation. While it's less common for children to have pain from these types of postural issues, it's still entirely possible. Overly pronated feet often respond to custom biomechanical orthotics. See a podiatrist and have your child evaluated for them.