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Flat foot is a common condition where the foot’s arch is flattened and the entire sole of the foot touches the ground when standing. Your arch helps absorb force during weight-bearing activities like running and walking.

Flat foot tends to run in families. An individual may be born with flat feet, or they can be caused by nerve issues, rheumatoid arthritis, damaged tendons or an injury. Those with flat feet should avoid high-impact sports like running and basketball.

Adult-acquired flatfoot is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the posterior tibial tendon. If untreated, this issue can lead to chronic pain and even serious disability. Those with flat feet are predisposed to this tendonitis.

Symptoms

You may have no symptoms with flat feet, but this condition can cause:

Easily-tired feet
Aches and pains in the arches and heels
Difficulty standing on tip-toe
Hip, leg and back pain
Swollen soles

Treatment

If you must limit your activities because of pain, non-invasive therapies include:

Stretching exercises
Physical therapy
Icing
Supportive taping or bracing
Anti-inflammatory medication
Custom-fitted orthotics to support the arch
Wearing supportive shoes

We may discuss surgery with you to relieve pain and restore normal function if the foot is damaged or if the pain is severe.

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