Flat Feet and Its Management
                     Flat Feet and Its 
Management
What is it?
 Pes planus (flat foot) is a common deformity characterized by the midfoot 
arch collapses during walking. As the midfoot is responsible for shock 
absorption, persons with flatfoot experience increased risk of injuries such as 
thumb valgus, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, metatarsal pain, knee pain, lower 
back pain with prolonged uphill, downhill, and level walking.
 Benefits of using insoles
 Wearing insoles all through the day can provide numerous benefits for the 
feet as well as the rest of the body. This is because of structural 
improvements in the feet that help regulate the movement of your whole 
body.
 When your foot posture improves, there are a number of changes that take 
place in the body that can benefits you in the long term. This is why insoles 
are often recommended for people with flatfeet as part of comprehensive 
treatment plans.
a) Supports Foot Arch
 This is perhaps the biggest advantages of using insoles for 
treating flat arches. Insoles with well-built arches will help 
support fallen arches by raising them to an optimal level all 
throughout movement. Since your arch plays an important role 
in absorbing shock forces that are produced upon foot contact 
with the ground. Your foot will be protected from the impact 
of these forces. This can be especially beneficial if you are 
involved in sports that require running or jumping.
 You will see better results if your rehabilitation plan also 
includes calf stretching and arch strengthening exercises.
b) Less Risk of Foot Conditions
Your insoles can help in reducing your chances of developing common painful 
foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis and bunions. Such conditions are often 
associated with unhealthy foot movement patterns that are found in people with 
flat feet.
C) Relief from Foot Pain
 It is not uncommon to hear about people with flat arches complain of pain in the 
foot. This result from the stressful movement of the arch each time it collapses 
to the ground.
d) Healthy Movements
Your feet guide the movement of your whole body. If there is a problem in the 
foundational support, you can expect problems in the rest of the body too.
e) Improvement in Performance
As an athlete, foot posture problems such as flat arches can place you at a higher 
risk for developing overuse injuries. These injuries are often caused as a result of 
repetitive stress that is produced from unhealthy foot movement.
f) Reduce Lower Body Pain
There is the possibility that the nagging pain in your lower back or knees 
might be the result of foot posture problems. This is because of the 
connection between the feet and lower body including the ankles, knees, 
hips and lower back.
g) Simple and Affordable
Insole represent the easiest solution for providing support to flat arches all 
through the day especially when compared to other costlier options.
h) For Preventing Sports Injuries
Sports injuries such as overuse injuries can easily occur if you are an 
athlete with flat feet. This is because of repetitive stress on the feet 
resulting from the quick, sharp movements involved in most popular 
sports such as basketball or football.
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Author: Sudarsan Swain