Question 1

do flat feet affect height?

Accepted Answer

No: Height is measured from heel to head.

Question 2

does flat feet effects hight? and does it effects any part of the body like legs or back?

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No, does not affect: Flat feet do not affect height but can lead to other foot problems, including bunions and Hammertoes and knee and hip pain.

Question 3

how can i fix my flat feet?

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See an orthopedic su: Flat feet need treatment only if they cause pain or interfere with function. You must and has an md qualification if you have problems related to your flat foot.

Question 4

how does one get flat feet?

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Multiple paths: Most common way is degenerative condition in which tendon and ligaments near the arch of your foot give way.  Less commonly it can be due to bone fractures in the midfoot or arthritis in some of the midfoot joints.

Question 5

what causes flexible flat feet?

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Genetics: Mostly likely an inherited condition form your mother or father.

Question 6

is there a way to fix flat feet?

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Yes: If the feet are flexible then an orthotic will help.
If not flexible then surgery is the option.

Question 7

any pro athletes with flat feet?

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Yes: There are many athletes with completely asymptomatic flat feet.  Flat feet do not require any treatment unless symptomatic.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of flat feet?

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Can have pain : In the arch, sometimes ankles can feel weak, can have knee pain or low back pain.
Pain to the arch is more common in a flatfoot as well. Sometimes, there is tendinopathy's, tarsal tunnel syndrome because there is strain on the inner ankle region.

Question 9

can flat feet cause other problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Flat feet, also called pes planus, can lead to abnormal biomechanics. Conditions that may be caused or worsened by flat feet include plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, Achilles and other tendonitis and patellofemoral syndrome in the knee. However, a careful history and exam by an orthopaedist can determine whether your flat feet are a problem. Flat feet without symptoms require no treatment.

Question 10

why is having flat feet bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Not always: Flat feet in themselves do not necessary cause problems. How these feet function is much more important. Excessive pronation which is often found with many flat feet is actually much more of a factor. A higher arched foot which excessively pronates and functions poorly is much more troublesome than a flat foot which does not.

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