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Flat Foot<\/h2>\n

\"Flat<\/span>With early and appropriate intervention such as appropriate shoe-wear and use of a custom orthotic, individulas with flat feet can live a full and pain free life in most cases.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Even if your flat foot is not currently painful, it is recommended to wear a custom orthotic to prevent worsening of the deformity.<\/span>Flat feet can be the source of a lifetime of foot pain<\/a> and can predispose you to a host of other injuries if not properly treated. Problems associated with an untreated flat foot can lead to are arthritis, tendon damage, bunions, hammer toes, bone spurs and the deformity becoming rigid\/stiff. With early and appropriate intervention such as appropriate shoewear and use of a custom orthotic, individulas with flat feet can live a full and pain free life in most cases. All symptoms should always be evaluated with a thorough consultation and examination by your podiatrist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan to exclude any underlying serious condition.<\/span><\/span>
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The arch of our foot is important because it allows us to adapt to different terrains and to absorb the shock of our body weight hitting the ground. When you have a flat foot, your arch is collapsed, thus your joints are subject to more stress since its shock absorber is absent. Flat feet also place stress on the ligaments and tendons in the foot causing tears and inflammation. The earlier your flat foot is treated, the more successful the treatment will be in the long term. If you also suspect any of your children of having flat feet, make an appointment for you and your child with an NYC foot specialist<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Walking and Flat feet<\/h2>\n

Since the arch is our main tool for shock absorption within the foot, having flat feet results in extra stress to your entire skeletal structure<\/span>Since the arch is our main tool for shock absorption within the foot, having flat feet results in extra stress to your entire skeletal structure. One may develop problems and within muscles, tendons and joints without the proper support offered from an custom insole and proper treatment by a local New York Foot Doctor. Fallen arches force your feet to roll inwards when you walk, weakening attached tissues. The weakening of tendons and ligaments in fallen arches lead to severe pain in your feet, ankles and lower leg. The pain usually begins in your heel and arch but will start to affect other areas of the body over time if not treated by a podiatrist in NYC.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Prior to your visit with a foot doctor in New York City, you can perform some simple tests on yourself to see if you have flat feet or fallen arches:<\/p>\n

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  1. Wet your feet with warm water.<\/li>\n
  2. Stand on a hard, flat surface that can show your wet footprints, such as a concrete driveway.<\/li>\n
  3. Step away and view the footprints. If the imprint of your foot is narrow and arched, you don\u2019t have flat feet; if it\u2019s a solid imprint from the balls of your feet to your heel, you have flat feet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Some young children have a condition called \u201cflexible flat feet,\u201d which appear to look flat when the child stands up even though they have an arch while sitting.\u00a0 Pediatric flat feet can usually be treated with an orthotic to promote arch development until the muscles tighten up. Sometimes need for orthotic treatment is lifelong and sometimes it is just temporary to assist in arch development. Don’t rely on home diagnosis and treatment since many flat foot deformities are complicated and examination by a top podiatric doctor<\/a> is recommended.<\/p>\n

    Causes of Flat Feet<\/h2>\n

    Foot specialists encounter flat feet from a variety of causes. The most common causes of flat feet in adults include:<\/p>\n