Flat Feet and Its Management

The arch support insoles show benefits to people with flatfoot on stance time, cadence, plantar pressure and contact area

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.