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Foot Pain – Fallen Arches

Fallen Arches

The correct name for fallen arches or flat feet is pes planus. This is a condition where there is little to no arch on the inside of the foot. When standing the inside of the foot comes down to the floor rather than remaining raised or arched. It is a relatively common foot deformity and is estimated that between 20-30% of people have pes planus. It can affect one foot or both feet.

Fallen Arches - Foot Pain

Flat feet may be genetic and be genetic and run in families. It can be acquired by stretching of the tissues in the feet from injury, obesity or just advancing age. Even pregnancy can cause fallen arches in some women. Certain conditions that affect the structures of the body such as muscles, bones and nerves can cause fallen arches. Fallen arches are common in people with cerebral palsy, spina bifida and down’s syndrome for example.

For some people flat feet cause no pain or other problems. However, it can lead to foot and ankle pain. Some people may develop plantar fasciitis. It may become more difficult to perform high-impact or intense activities. As the feet are the foundation fallen arches can also contribute to knee, hip and back pain.

If someone has symptomatic flat foot or pes planus often an insole with a good arch support is recommended. An insole can help hold the foot in a better position and reduce stress and strain on the structures of the foot.

The insoles we recommend for fallen arches are: PRIMO (1), POSA (2), PELUCHE (3), PROFILO (4), PURA (5) or PRECISO (6)

Would you like to know more about common foot pain problems before making a choice? You may find one of the following blog articles useful:

Achilles Tendonitis Click here to read our ‘Foot Pain – Achilles Tendonitis?’ blog to find out more.

Bunions Click here to read our ‘Foot Pain – Bunions?’ blog to find out more.

Diabetic Neuropathy Click here to read our ‘Foot Pain – Diabetic Neuropathy?’ blog to find out more.

Fallen Arches Click here to read our ‘Foot Pain – Fallen Arches?’ blog to find out more.

Hammer Toes Click here to read our ‘Foot Pain – Hammer Toes?’ blog to find out more.

Heel Spurs Click here to read our ‘Foot Pain – Heel Spurs?’ blog to find out more.

Metatarsalgia Click here to read our ‘Foot Pain – Metatarsalgia?’ blog to find out more.

Osteoarthritis Click here to read our ‘Foot Pain – Osteoarthritis?’ blog to find out more.

Pes Cavus Click here to read our ‘Foot Pain – Pes Cavus?’ blog to find out more.

Plantar Fasciitis Click here to read our ‘Foot Pain – Plantar Fasciitis?’ blog to find out more.

Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction Click here to read our ‘Foot Pain – Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction?’ blog to find out more.

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Click here to read our ‘Foot Pain – Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome?’ blog to find out more.

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