Flat Feet

What are Flat Feet?

A flat foot is a structural deformity resulting in the lowering of the arch of the foot. This is sometimes referred to as fallen arches. A person
with a flat foot or a highly arched foot that is fairly painful is in need of treatment. People with flat feet may have ankle, knee, or low back pain.

Causes of Flat Feet:

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Immediate Pain Relief

• Heredity.
• Arthritis.
• Trauma.
• Musculoskeletal disorders.

What can you do?

• Wear supportive shoes.

What will a Podiatric Physician do for you?

• Perform a physical examination and gait analysis.
• Perform x-rays.
• Prescribe custom orthotics.
• Perform surgery as indicated.

Your podiatric physician/surgeon has been trained specifically and extensively in the diagnosis and treatment of all manners of foot conditions. This training encompasses all of the intricately related systems and structures of the foot and lower leg including neurological, circulatory, skin, and the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.