FLAT FEET
SYMPTOMS
EVALUATION
TREATMENT
SYMPTOMS
FLAt feet are usually hereditary and commonly associated with symptoms in the foot, leg, knees, hips and/or back.
This condition is associated with boney deformities such as spurs, hammertoes, bunions and arthritis from abnormal, excessive bone and joint motion.
This same abnormal motion places strain on the ligaments and tendons in the foot and leg that can cause improper gait, aching, soreness and or tiredness.
EVALUATION
EXAMINE, PaLPATE, PROBE AND TRIM/THIN NAIL OR TISSUE.
The wet footprint test is performed by wetting the feet and standing on a smooth, level surface. The thicker the print between the heel and ball of the foot, the flatter the foot.
We will discuss your symptoms and activity as it relates to your condition.
TREATMENT
Conservative treatment includes treatment for any related deformity necessary to control the abnormal position and function of the feet and legs.
This condition tends to be progressive in both the actual collapsing of the arch of the foot and also on all the parts of the foot and leg that move abnormally because of the collapsed arch.
Over-the-counter arch supports may help relieve the pain caused by flatfeet.
