![]() ![]() There are 2 categories of Flat feet: Flexible Flat Feet and Rigid Flat Feet.Ī person has Flexible Flat Feet when an arch can be seen on the foot when it is raised off the ground (non weight-bearing). To know if your foot will over-pronate, when you walk or run, stand on tiptoe or push your big toe back as far as possible to see if the arch appear. ![]() The height of the arch varies from person to person. Most people have a noticeable space on the inner part of their foot (the arch). If you see a full imprint of your entire foot, then you may have flat feet. You can also visually inspect your feet for the arch or getting them damp and stepping onto a dry, flat surface. You have flat feet if the arches on the inside of your feet are flattened, which made the entire soles of your feet to touch the floor when you stand up. How To Check If I Have Flat Feet?įlat feet are easy to identify while standing or walking. Over-pronation can also damage your ankle joint and Achilles tendon. If your foot over-pronates, your shoes will wear out more quickly. Flat feet usually do not cause problems, but they might affect your daily routine like walking and running as they can put a strain on your ligaments and muscles which resulted in pain in your legs. Having low or no arches is normal for some people. Some experts believe that standing or walking with high heels for long periods of time may be the cause of the tendon to become stretched. It usually develops when the tendon that supports the foot arch gradually stretches over time. A flat foot is normal in infants and toddlers, because the foot’s arch has yet to be developed.įlat feet in an adult usually happen for women who are over 40 years old. What Causes Flat Feet?įlat feet are usually inherited and sometimes flat feet can be caused by tarsal coalition, which is an abnormality that develops in the womb when bones are fused together. This flattening of the arch leads to a host of problems including heel pain, bunions, ankle pain, knee pain and lower back pain. The outcome of that is a foot that looks flat when viewed from the side.Īs compared to a normal foot, a very low or no arch exists on a flat foot. “Flat feet” is actually a condition where the medial longitudinal arch of a person’s foot flattens or collapses. ![]()
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