Flat feet — also known as fallen arches — is a common condition where the arches of the feet are lower or non-existent. This condition can lead to various issues, including discomfort, pain and ...

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If you have flat feet, your feet don’t have a normal arch when you’re standing. This can cause pain when you do extensive physical activity. The condition is referred to as pes planus, or fallen ...

When I was a kid, my pediatrician was very concerned that my overpronated gait meant that I was on my way to having my father’s flat feet. My parents, determined to derail this, enrolled me in ballet ...

People with flat feet need the right style of shoe for their feet to be comfortable. Share on Pinterest Flat feet can cause back pain, bunions, or tendon damage. However, wearing shoes that support ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Flat footers of the world need not be reminded how a flat foot can turn quickly into an aching heel or ...

Chances are, you—or a runner you know—has flat feet. “Flat feet are very common,” Jacqueline Sutera, D.P.M., a board certified podiatrist in New York City, tells Runner’s World. About 25 percent of ...

It’s estimated that around 20 to 30% of the adult population has flat feet, and while a flat foot isn’t always cause for concern, there are times when intervention is essential for long-term comfort.