Park East Podiatry

    Flat foot or fallen arches is a condition in which the arch of your foot collapses & the bones of your feet are shifted out of alignment. It is the condition in which the sole of your foot touches the ground. Some people have flat feet due to their genes and some people develop flat feet later in life. Many people with flat feet don’t feel any pain or discomfort. But for some people, certain types of flatfoot could be very painful. Flat foot may cause pain in feet & ankles, lower legs lower back, knees, or hips pain problems. Causes of Flat Feet: There may be various problems that may cause & increase your risk of flat feet including: → Diabetes → Broken Bones → Arthritis → High blood pressure can reduce the blood flow to your feet → Previous injuries such as fracture or damage to any of the bones → Nerve Damage → Aging → Obesity or pregnancy → Inflammation Symptoms of Flat Feet: In some cases, people usually have no pain or changes in their feet while som...

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 the...