Adult Flat Foot
Assessment and treatment of adult flatfoot, including pain, altered walking mechanics and progressive deformity.
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Adult Flat Foot
Assessment and treatment of adult flatfoot, including pain, altered walking mechanics and progressive deformity.
Adult Flat Foot
Adult flatfoot can cause arch collapse, pain, altered walking mechanics and progressive deformity. Assessment helps determine whether supportive care or reconstruction is appropriate.
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Adult Flat Foot: Assessment, Treatment & Recovery
Adult flat foot describes a lowered arch that may be flexible or progressive and can be associated with pain, swelling, fatigue or changes in walking.
What we assess and consider
Assessment of foot shape, flexibility, tendon function, gait and imaging when needed; footwear advice, orthoses and exercises may be considered before surgery when appropriate.
Common reasons for assessment
- Arch collapse or inward rolling of the foot
- Pain along the inner ankle or arch
- Walking fatigue or progressive deformity