Specialist London based podiatrist with 10+ years experience
Specialist London based podiatrist with 10+ years experience |
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Can be split into two types rigid or flexible RIGID- is caused by bone and joint deformity where two or more bones in the foot are fused, this condition is rare FLEXIBLE- is much more common and refers to a foot which assumes a flat postion when weight bearing. A true flat foot will have parts of the arch touching the floor when standing there are varying degrees of this deformity. This condition must not be confused with pronation which a naturally occurring tri planar movement of the foot to enable the foot to become a mobile adaptor to un even ground
Low arch profile No arch at all Splaying of fore foot and toes Pain in the arch and joints of the foot Muscle tiredness
Congenital Trauma
Footwear management Orthoses Strapping
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BELSIZE PODIATRY | THOMAS MAULE
BSc (Hons) SRCh PODIATRIST © 2008 |