Flat Feet
flat feet is one of the most common foot changes seen in today’s society. Is this you?
Flat Feet
flat feet is one of the most common foot changes seen in today’s society. Is this you?
Flat Feet
A flat foot is one of the most common foot changes seen in today’s society. Is this you?
We treat this!
The arches provide a spring to the step and help to distribute body weight across the feet and legs. The structure of the arches determines how a person walks. The arches need to be both sturdy and flexible to adapt to stress and a variety of surfaces.
When people have flat feet, their feet may roll to the inner side when they are standing and walking. This is known as over pronation and it may also cause the feet to point outward.
The usual method of treatment would be to consult one of our podiatrists before your condition becomes chronic or degenerates further. After your assessment, you may be referred for radiological imaging or a biomechanical assessment where the podiatrist aims to find the cause of your condition and not just the symptoms.
What are the common symptoms of flat feet?
Some of the most common symptoms of having/experiencing flat feet include the following below such as:
If I am currently experiencing flat feet what is the process ?
The usual method of treatment would be to consult one of our podiatrists before your condition becomes chronic or degenerates further. After your assessment, you may be referred for radiological imaging or a biomechanical assessment where the podiatrist aims to find the cause of your condition and not just the symptoms. Once a diagnosis is made, we can develop a long term treatment plan which gets you closer to moving the best you can just as you did in the past.
We use Custom Orthotics, Laser and possible injections to treat your foot conditions.
If I am currently experiencing flat feet what is the process ?
The usual method of treatment would be to consult one of our podiatrists before your condition becomes chronic or degenerates further. After your assessment, you may be referred for radiological imaging or a biomechanical assessment where the podiatrist aims to find the cause of your condition and not just the symptoms. Once a diagnosis is made, we can develop a long term treatment plan which gets you closer to moving the best you can just as you did in the past.
We use Custom Orthotics, Laser and possible injections to treat your foot conditions.
What are some causes to flat feet?
At The Foot and Ankle Clinic of Australia flat feet are prescribed using the highest grade scanners and imaging devices to provide you with the best possible results.
Some of the causes of flat feet may include the following below;
- Genetic Predisposition Being Passed Down Through the Family
- Muscle Weakness in the Foot Causing Structural Changes
- Previous Injury
- Arthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Tarsal Coalition (Diagnosed Condition)
- Aging
- Diabetes and Obesity
- Underlying Nervous System or Muscle Disease
What are some of
Treatments
At The Foot and Ankle Clinic of Australia once a “flat foot” is diagnosed the Podiatrist may request for radiological imaging or further diagnosis before conducting a biomechanical assessment.
The assessment will be conducted to study the function of the foot through range of motion, weight bearing and functional phases of the foot. Video analysis will be conducted of your walking gait to assess the possible causes of your condition.
A short and long term management plan will then be prescribed in order to aim to treat the cause of your condition. This management plan may feature exercises, stretches, footwear prescription, further electro-therapy (such as laser), prescription 3D orthotics and innersoles.
Our aim is to allow you to function as efficiently as possible, so treating the cause of any condition may get you closer sooner than you think.
Consult at one of our locations today in order to prioritise your health
What are some of
Treatments
At The Foot and Ankle Clinic of Australia once a “flat foot” is diagnosed the Podiatrist may request for radiological imaging or further diagnosis before conducting a biomechanical assessment.
The assessment will be conducted to study the function of the foot through range of motion, weight bearing and functional phases of the foot. Video analysis will be conducted of your walking gait to assess the possible causes of your condition.
A short and long term management plan will then be prescribed in order to aim to treat the cause of your condition. This management plan may feature exercises, stretches, footwear prescription, further electro-therapy (such as laser), prescription 3D orthotics and innersoles.
Our aim is to allow you to function as efficiently as possible, so treating the cause of any condition may get you closer sooner than you think.
Consult at one of our locations today in order to prioritise your health
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