| Flat Feet: the condition | | | | your foundation,foot problems can cause pain |
| “Flatfoot” (also known as pes planus) is a | | | | throughout the body. Over-Pronation, |
| condition where the foot lacks an arch on the inside. | | | | Over-Supination, or flattening of the arches is a |
| It is a very common condition as almost all children | | | | major contributor to foot pain, knee pain, back pain |
| start out with little or no arch. When is is appropriate | | | | and other spinal maladies. |
| to intervene, arch supports, special shoes, or in-shoe | | | | Treatment and Prevention |
| orthotics are an option. Most kids eventually develop | | | | When a confirmed flatfoot condition exists, a good |
| a normal arch. However, often people grow to | | | | orthotic arch support is recommended to relieve |
| maturity without this development of a normal arch. | | | | stress on the foot, tendons and heel areas. This is |
| Having feet with little or no arch causes the foot to | | | | especially true for overweight or athletically active |
| over-pronate (bending of the foot) that frequently | | | | people. Wearing Orthotic Arch Supports can relieve |
| leads to severe discomfort; including, shin splints, | | | | and/or prevent ailments associated with flat feet by |
| inflammation of the heel and bottom of the foot. | | | | providing proper support to alleviate over-pronation. |
| While it is not necessary to have an arch to walk, run | | | | Spenco Orthotic Arch Supports are clinically designed |
| or live normally, it is very common for people with | | | | and Podiatrist recommended to help correctly align, |
| little or no arch to have pain and discomfort that can | | | | balance and stablize the entire foot to help prevent |
| lead to more serious problems. Since your feet are | | | | pronation and suppination. |