Flat Foot: When to consult?

People with flat feet who do not experience pain or other symptoms, do not require a consultation with a doctor.
However, anyone with the following symptoms should seek medical advice:

flat feet that have only developed recently.
pain in the feet, ankles, or lower limbs.
symptoms that do not improve with supportive, well-fitted shoes.
one or both feet becoming more flat
the feet feeling rigid, stiff, heavy, and unwieldy

*Most qualified healthcare professionals can diagnose fallen arches by examining the feet and observing the individual as they stand and walk.

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Flat Foot: Symptoms

The most common symptom of flat feet is pain in the feet. This can occur as a result of strained muscles and connecting ligaments.

Abnormal stresses on the knee and hip may result in pain in these joints. T...

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Flat Foot: Causes (pt 1)

genetic factors, as flat feet can pass from parents to children in the genes
weak arches: arch is visible when a person sits but foot flattens onto the when standing
foot or ankle injury
damage, dysfunction, or rupture of the posterior tibial tendon
nervous sy...

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Flat Foot: Exercise (ll)

THE GOLF BALL ROLL

This exercise requires a chair and a golf ball.

Sit on the chair with your feet firmly on the ground.
Place the golf ball under the foot, and roll it forward and back under the arch of the foot for 2 minutes to stretch the plantar fasc...

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Flat Foot: Causes (pt2)

Flat feet can develop with age too. Daily use of the feet can cause the posterior tibial tendon to weaken. This tendon is the primary support structure for the foot arch.
Flat feet can also occur as a result of a developmental fault that occurs during childhood or that develops with ...

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Flat Foot: Exercise (l)

HEEL CORD STRETCHING

A tight Achilles tendon will encourage the foot to roll inward. The aim of heel cord stretching is to stretch the Achilles tendon and posterior calf muscles.