Question 1

my toddler is flat-footed. should i take him to see a podiatrist?

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Normal in toddler: Orthopedic surgeon... Always( for any bone , joint problem of the upper or lower extremity or spine)... Best trained by far. Generally a toddler w/ painless flat feet is normal. In fact, finding a toddler w/out some mild pes planus would be unusual!the opposite ( high arched foot ), would concern me more.

Question 2

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 3

is flat feet fixable? if so, how?

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If needed....: Flat feet don't necessarily have to be fixed, many with plat feet are pain free.  If they are painful there are both surgical and non-surgical ways to treat them.  Visit an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon in your area: www.Aofas.Org.

Question 4

what are the effects of having flat feet?

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It is more about the: Stability of the feet than whether the arch is high or low.  A low arched but stable foot is perfectly fine.  An unstable arch is one that flattens out too much when bearing weight.  The instability can lead to a number of problems such as bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis/heel spur, achilles tendonitis and more.

Question 5

what could it mean of i have a flat foot?

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Arch is lower: Flatfeet means your arch on the inside of your foot is approaching the ground.  This sometimes can be painful or not.  Conservative treatment sometimes will work with custom orthotics, others flatfeet may require surgical options depending on the degree of symptoms.

Question 6

is flat foot treatable?

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Yes: The symptoms of flatfoot are usually amenable to supportive shoes and arch supports (which may include custom made foot supports).  More advanced bracing or surgery might help the most severe cases.

Question 7

can you run with flat feet?

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Yes: Flat feet may require orthotics. Flat feet may be good for long distance running.

Question 8

is there a cure for flat foot?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are surgical procedures to correct flat foot condition.

Question 9

how can i minimize flat-foot pain?

Accepted Answer

Good supports: Havebyourbfeet examined.Sometimes a good fitted custom orthotic will be the best thing for you.

Question 10

how flat foot problem can be cured?

Accepted Answer

Arch support : Flat foot  does not cause any symptoms in most of the cases And nothing needs to be done In minority of patients that have foot pain  arch support insert in shoe can help And proper fitting shoes are preferred If the pain is persistent the you need to be evaluated by a good Foot and ankle specialist to determine cause of your pain

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