Posted on October 24, 2007 in Latest News
Introduction of Flat Feet
A flat foot does not have a normal arch. One foot or both the feet can be affected by it. In most cases there is a gap between the inner side of the foot and the ground when the person is standing. This is known as the “arch”. Feet that have a low arch or no arch are called flat feet or fallen arches.
Flat feet is a biomechanical problem also known as Pes Planus and is experienced by a high percentage of the population. In the case of the flat foot, the foot appears flattened. This causes the foot to roll inwards for it to touch the floor and support the weight of the body. This is the main clinical feature of excessive pronation.
Appearance of Flat Feet
In many cases the flat feet are hereditary, that they have developed that way. For some, the foot rolls too much while standing or walking. This condition is often known as “over-pronated foot” and is evident by the heel pointing outwards more than normal. This begins in childhood and begins more pronounced in adulthood. In rare cases, flat feet develop later in life due to injury such as ruptured tendon. It can also be related arthritis or stiffening of joints.
On standing the person will have a flat arch and flat feet often cause pain in the arch, around the ankle and on the outer side of the foot.
Symptoms of Flat Feet
Causes of Flat Feet
Treatment of Flat Feet
This condition can be treated with orthotics (special insoles) that provide biomechanical support. This helps the feet to function more efficiently.These orthotics should be custom made to fit properly and should have firm, low heel.
Flat feet afflict many and can be treated non-surgically. It does cause a lot of discomfort and sometimes one is born with it.
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November 16th, 2007 at 6:39 pm
I was diagnosed with flat feet as a child and I am now 47 and am having alot of pain and discomfort in my heel on my right leg, it is on the outside of my foot, I had an exray and nothig showed up but am still in alot of pain, especialy after I have worn inclosed shoes. Do you have any suggestions that might be helpful for me to tell my doctor or what other tests could be done. Thank you
December 1st, 2007 at 5:18 am
my doctor tolme that i i have one foot flatter than the other one , my left foot never hurts but my right foot give me problems frequently product of the pronation my doctor says one graphite orthotic will help me to improve align but i hear whe you use orthotics they dont treat the sympton and after a while the problem will get worse what i should do to prevent problem with my feet?
December 31st, 2007 at 11:53 pm
I am only 9 and I was born with flat feet
February 4th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
I have extremly flat feet which are pronated. I have tried all different orthodics, I have about six different pairs. I am now in the process of having shoes made for me with supports in them. I have also 2 pairs of braces. Do you think the shoes will help? I constantly have pain on the out side of my ankles.