About 20% of adults have flat feet. Some people may not feel symptoms, but for those who often move or walk, this is a serious problem. The common causes and symptoms of flat feet, and the training methods of self-correcting flat feet at home. Flexible flatfoot is the most common kind of flatfoot. It usually starts from childhood and lasts until adolescence and adulthood. A flexible person with flat feet has a normal arch when sitting and a flat arch when standing (bearing), so it is called "flexible".
Flat feet have no arch whether sitting or standing. Stiff flat feet, sometimes called "real" flat feet, are common in patients with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Stiff flat feet may occur on one or both feet and may cause pain or dysfunction, depending on the severity of the disease. Moderate plantar muscle training, vigorously raising the arch of the foot, and repeated training, such as toe towel training and pointed training. Correct the insole according to wearing flat feet and raise the arch position appropriately. In recent years, it has been improved with personalized customized insoles, and the effect is remarkable. For severe flatfoot, conservative treatment is ineffective and surgery is needed.
If you have flat feet, you need to go to the hospital as soon as possible. The doctor will make a personal diagnosis and treatment plan according to the specific situation, so as not to delay the illness. Stiff flat feet are caused by bone deformation and are difficult to repair. However, the arch of a flexible flat foot is formed by the weight exerted on it. Flexible flat feet can be effectively corrected by adopting different methods, which we will discuss later.