Feet which have a low arch or one which is close to the ground, are referred to as 'flat feet'. There can be many causes of flat feet, the most common being genetics. Flat feet are usually inherited just like the colour of your eyes or hair. As a flat foot moves it pronates which means it rolls inwards and your ankles may also roll inwards. This movement can result in pain in your arch, heel, shin and knees.

Normal Foot		Flat Foot

Symptoms of flat feet:

If you always sat down you may never know you had flat feet. However once you put weight on your feet, when you walk, run or stand for a long time, the weight places a great strain on the muscles which support your feet.  Adults often experience pain on the inside of their ankle bone, strain along their arch or soreness around the outside of their ankle joint. Flat feet can result in shin pain, knee pain and lower back pain during exercise.

Treatment for flat feet:

At the Brunswick and Sandringham Foot Clinics we can assess you using video gait analysis to determine what type of feet you have and advise you on the best course of treatment for your condition. Treatment may include exercises to strengthen the muscles around your feet, shockwave therapy to relieve your pain and orthotics to support your arches and to correct the position of your feet to avoid further injury. 

If you would like more information on how to treat flat feet and fallen arches in Melbourne please contact our Brunswick or Sandringham Foot Clinics for more information.  

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