Question 1

are fallen arches reversible in an adult?

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Possible: Depends on the type of flat foot you have. If it is flexible flat feet, then yes. There is an implant that can be placed in your subtalor joint, which is a joint under your ankle joint, and this prevents/"blocks" your feet from falling. This is relatively an easy procedure about 10-15 minutes. If you do not want surgery, then custom orthotics will help as well. See your podiatrist.

Question 2

are there any exercises to raise fallen arches?

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I am under the : Belief no. Arch supports can be used to help lift the arch. There is a minimal incision surgery you can check out where an implant is placed in the back of the foot with resultant lifting of arch. Check out fixmyflatfeet.Com i personally do the procedure and find it highly effective.
The decision of conservative vs surgery would depend on your pain level.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: fallen arches?

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Fallen Arch: A fallen arch is commonly known as a flatfoot.  The foot loses the arch on the inner side of foot. This is also known as pes planus and there can be either a flexible version and a rigid version.  A flexible version is flat only when weight is applied on the foot; a rigid version is flat when the foot is off and when the foot is on the ground with pressure.

Question 4

are horsehair inserts remedies for fallen arches?

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Most insets help: Good shoes and supports can be helpful. As a rule: the thicker the sole, the stiffer the shoe, the better the support, the better your feet will feel. Have our feet evaluated, custom made orthotics may be helpful. Dr l.

Question 5

i want to wear sandals but i have fallen arches any suggestions?

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Yes: There are a variety of sandal manufacturers that produce sandals with arch support. Most of the good running stores will carry some. Some examples are: keen, birkenstock, fit flops, naots, think, mephisto, finn comfort and chaco. There are many others that can provide you some extra support.  See what works best for you. Dr l.

Question 6

what is the best treatment for fallen arches?

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It all depends : Flat feet are characterized by severity, flexibility and ankle involvement. The calf muscle is often tight and needs to be stretched. Mild deformity can be treated with otc arch supports. A flexible deformity when severe requires a brace. Rigid deformities and ankle involvement is best treated surgically. Every effort is now made to preserve joints when possible.

Question 7

is there corrective surgery for fallen arches?

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Yes: There are many ways to correct fallen arches or flat foot deformity via surgery. We often exhaust of methods of controlling symptoms conservatively before consideration of any operative intervention.

Question 8

has anyone had successful corrective surgery for fallen arches?

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Sure: There are different types of surgery for this condition. Prior to entertaining a flatfoot reconstruction if you have a flexible flatfoot, i would encourage you to consider a "sinus tarsi implant". For more info see: www.Fixmyflatfeet.Com this is a minimally invasive procedure that yields very good results and worse case scenerio is reversible.

Question 9

what orthopedic inserts should i use in my shoes for fallen arches?

Accepted Answer

There are a few: Powerstep, superfeet, spenco, lynco....Are some to name a few.

Question 10

how can i improve pain caused by fallen arches/flat feet- which exercises to do?

Accepted Answer

Wear orthotics: To take strain off of foot, role foot over a frozen water bottle to reduce any inflammation. Consider surgical correction of the foot to,resolve your issue.

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