Park East Podiatry

Flat Feet  Flat feet is a foot condition in which the entire sole of your foot touches the surface of the ground or floor whenever you stand. Mostly it occurs in children if arches of the foot don’t develop properly. It can also occur due to aging or any recent major injury.               Symptoms of Flat Feet Excessive pain while walking or moving, especially around your heel. Not able to move or walk. Abnormal stress on the knee and hip may result in joint pain. Any recent foot injury can lead to flat feet. Swelling around the inner ankle and the arch. Causes of Flat Feet If you have injured tendons of your foot. Foot ligament injuries. If your foot nerve is damaged. If you have fractured your feet. If you are suffering from dislocated bones. If your weight is too much that your feet are not able to handle it. Pregnant ladies are more prone to this because it puts more weight on their feet. If you are aged then you are at a high risk of this problem. Diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis

Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis is the term used to describe pain, heat, and swelling in the heel or arch of the foot. It is caused by the inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is the flat fibrous band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes. If you are putting too much pressure on your feet then it can damage or tear the ligaments of your foot. If not treated on time then it can cause lifelong problems. Symptoms Pain on the bottom of the foot. Feeling excessive pain while walking or running. Not able to put weight or pressure on the foot at the bottom. Greater pain while doing any exercise or activity. Feeling burning or ache on the bottom of your foot around your heel. Pain when you get in the morning and take a few steps from the bed. Not able to move on stairs. Wearing high heels many times. If suffering from any foot problem like flat feet or high arches. Worse condition after long periods of standing, walking or running. Any recent injury to