Flat Feet
Flat feet, or pronated feet, occurs when the arches inside of your feet are flattened. Tendons in both 
your foot and lower leg work together to create arches. When they fail, the fallen arch makes your foot flat.
To test for flat feet, you can wet your feet, stand on a flat surface where you will be able to see your footprint, and step away from that spot. If the footprint left is of the entire bottom of your feet, you probably have flat feet.
Flat foot is normal for infants and toddlers. Arches develop for most people throughout childhood, but they can fall over time. Conditions that can increase your chance of getting flatfeet include:
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Being overweight
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Foot and ankle injury
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Aging
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Diabetes
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Pregnancy
Fallen arches can cause pain in the arches and heels, swollen feet, and can make foot movement difficult. Treatments include rest, stretching exercises, pain medications, orthotics, or surgery for severe cases.
Give us a call if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.
References:
MAYO CLINIC. Flatfeet. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/flatfeet/symptoms-causes/syc-20372604
WebMD. What Are Fallen Arches? https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/what-are-fallen-arches#1