FLAT FEET – CAUSES – SYMPTOMS – TREATMENT
70 percent of population suffering from flat feet but sadly, majority of people are not aware of that they are suffering from flat feet. Flat feet is a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near complete contact with the ground.
What causes flat feet? It is usually uncommon, flat feet can develop as an abnormality in childhood where your foot’s arch never forms. This abnormality can also be present at birth and is often hereditary. Flat feet usually develops as an adult because of excessive foot stress. Failing to treat a foot injury (such as an ankle sprain) without proper healing time and arch support can lead to flat feet. Some examples of excessive foot stress include: Weakened muscles in foot, ankles and lower leg from aging or weight gain. Standing or walking for longer periods of time, especially in heels or dress shoes. Wearing uncomfortable shoes without proper arch support. Foot injuries such as ankle strains or broken bone In your feet.
How do I know if I have flat feet? Self assessment Get your feet wet with coloring water. Stand normal on a flat surface where you can see the imprint of your feet such as side walk. Step away from your imprints d look at your wet marks. Results: If you have normal arch, you will see an imprint with the inside curve of your foot missing. If you have flat feet, your imprint shows almost the entire bottom of your feet.
Serious concerns with flat feet The tendons and ligaments connecting from your feet to your knees and hips become stressed leading to discomfort in your lower body joints. Flat feet causes the angle of your joints in your hips, knees and ankle to change slightly, causing excess strain on those joints.
Symptoms Heel spurs or severe heel pain when first standing or walking after a period of rest. Ankle and knee pain from misaligned joints.
Lower back and hip pain from your ability to absorb shock properly. Arthritis, which may develop over time.
Treatment Wearing comfortable and supportive shoes with insoles that fully support the arch and help stabilize the heel. Physiotherapy treatment require to develop the arch and correct the personal fault. Because there no way to selfmade correction.it is curable with physiotherapy treatment. Wearing orthotics that help distribute and minimize pressure in the foot by providing additional arch support.
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