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A member asked:
Can you run with flat feet?
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes: Flat feet may require orthotics. Flat feet may be good for long distance running.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: Flat feet will not stop you from running.
Answered 10/1/2017
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Absolutely: Firstly, flat feet are not necessarily poor functioning feet. Wearing supportive shoes and orthotics will help alleviate symptoms from poor functioning feet.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: However, if it is painful you should not. If painful use orthotics.
Answered 9/28/2016
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