Flat Foot, Collapsed Arches, Fallen Arches and How They Affect Foot
Health
Flat Foot / Collapsed Arches / Fallen Arches
Most people with flat feet have a condition that
is referred to as a flexible flat foot. This is caused by
excessive or over pronation (rolling in) due to a mechanical misalignment
of the foot. This is a very destructive position for the foot to function
in and can cause a wide variety of foot, leg and lower back conditions.
Appearance of Flat Feet
The appearance of flat feet may vary from foot to foot. Generally
there is a collapse of the
medial (inside/middle) long arch of the foot. This may occur mildly
where the arch height drops slightly or can be a large movement that
results in the entire length of the arch resting on the ground. The
twisting and misalignment of the foot that occurs with arch collapse
case excessive wear and tear on the foot and eventually pain.
Pains and Symptoms of Flat Feet
Flat feet can lead to a number of foot and lower
limb symptoms, this is largely due to the inefficient position the
foot is placed in when it over
pronates (rolls in). Some common pains associated with flexible
flat foot include;
Causes of Flat Feet
- There is a strong genetic predisposition for flat feet
- Mechanical abnormality of the foot – there are a number of alignment
problems that can cause the arches of the foot to collapse.
- Tendon or Ligament Rupture – when the tendons or ligaments of the foot that
are responsible for maintaining the arch are ruptured or stretched, arch
collapse is usually the result.
Treatment of Flat Feet
Orthotic Innersoles
(Docpods) to maintain the arch of the foot
Wearing supportive well fitted good
shoes
Exercises to help
to control the active position of the foot.
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