Flat Feet Disadvantage- 190 Questions Answered

I am preparing for Combined Defense Service Examination. Flat Feet is not allowed in the defense. So, can you please let me know if there is any home treatment for flat feet. Does regular exercise helps in flat feet treatment? Why does it happen and what are it's disadvantages?

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Dr. Arpit Gupta (PT) Orthopedic Physiotherapist | Ghaziabad

Use medial arches sole permanently in ur reguler shoes and sleepers ... Read More

I have flat feet problem .please tell me permanent solution of flat feet if need surgery please tell me best surgon

Asked for Male, 24 Years 327 Views v

Dr. Hitin Mathur Orthopedist | Noida

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A good clinical examination of your foot and ankle will be required to arrive at any conclusion with regards to managing it conservatively with orthotics or correcting the alignment with surgery. X-ra ... Read More

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How can I get rid of flat feet I feel difficulty in running How can I get rid of flat feet I feel difficulty in running

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Dr. Jatin Soni Family Physician | Mumbai

Wear a sports shoes during running and you should not face any difficulty ... Read More

My flat feet pain too much what should i do for avoid pain and my bone between feet is also coming out. And when i walk my feet is going in other directions.

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Dr. Utpal Subhash Sheth Orthopedist | Mumbai

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Arch support footwear throughout the day. ... Read More

Is there any way to cure flat feet? If yes then what should I do? I want to join Armed forces. Please suggest some good measures.

Asked for Male, 21 Years 164 Views v

Dr. Vishwas Virmani (PT) Physiotherapist | Noida

Foot Exercises: Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment where a limb or the entire body is immersed in warm water followed by the immediate immersion of the limb or body in ice water. This procedure ... Read More

Due to flat feet I can't walk much n in any case if I have to then there is a lot pain in my feet, legs.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 168 Views v

Dr. Kunal Asar (PT) Physiotherapist | Pune

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Use silicone insoles and perform feet muscle exercises under supervision of any Physiotherapist ... Read More

I have a flat feet problem i have got screened out by my ssb medicals.when i stand on my toes i get arch on my foot.But when i stand on my feet they are flat .It is like flexable flat foot.I can run and walk .

Asked for Male, 17 Years 84 Views v

Dr. N. C. Gupta Orthopedist | Delhi

This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. Control Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorde ... Read More

My son is an 3 yrs old But they have flat feet still Is this normal in this age ???or i should consult with dr ??or when the arch is delevlop in child??? Becouse of flat feet they have no other problem??

Asked for Female, 32 Years 463 Views v

Ms. Vanathy N (PT) Physiotherapist | Chennai

You should consult an orthopaedist in person for complete assessment and treatment. ... Read More

I am having flat feet from genetics and have tried everything but its still growing... But am not having pain..the problem is DAT it spoils my shoe what can I do

Asked for Male, 16 Years 58 Views v

Dr. Vishwas Virmani (PT) Physiotherapist | Noida

I have flat feet and it hurts when I wake up from long sitting. What should I do except taking pain killers or something like that.?

Asked for Female, 22 Years 47 Views v

Dr. Prashant Rai Orthopedist | Navi Mumbai

Looks more like plantar fasciitis to me rather than a flat foot issue. Please consult me online for detailed interaction ... Read More

My 3 year old daughter is having flat feet..how to resolve this problem?? So that she will not face any issues in future

Asked for Female, 36 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Rakesh Kumar Orthopedic surgeon | Coimbatore

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Dear Sir, My son, age-7yr, is having a flat soul/feet. We have noticed the same recently. Not noticed before. There is no other health issues and no issue in running/walking. Kindly suggest how to resolve this issue. Any specific treatment/exercise/ supporting material for feet to improve. Thanks.

Asked for Male, 39 Years 35 Views v

Dr. N. C. Gupta Orthopedist | Delhi

Let the child play bare foot on soft soil ( sand on beach, grass fields,etc.). He needs clinical examination & evaluation. Kindly visit a ortho clinic. ... Read More

Dear Sir, My seven year old boy having a flat soul/feet. We have noticed the same since one year. No issue in running/walking. No pain/ no other health issue. Kindly suggest treatment option for flat feet, how to overcome from this or it may resolve with age. Thanks.

Asked for Male, 39 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ... Read More

My son age 3.3yrs weight 15kgs having flat feet issue, he have not complained of any foot pain till now even runs without falling but when he is standing and walking on flat surface the both feet do not shows any arch and the total feet surface is in touch with the ground. What exercise and any special shoe insole is required for it to get better

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Asked for Male, 36 Years 60 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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Hi doctor, I'm 31 years old. I have flat feet. Even if I stand or walk for 15-20 minutes, my both feet start hurting a lot. Along with the pain , I feel a burning sensation in my both feet. I'm not diabetic and my B12 level is normal. Can flat feet cause burning sensation as well ? Is there anything that can help me with this? Please suggest.

Asked for Female, 29 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Suman Saurabh Orthopedist | Noida

Pain can be present in advanced flat foot. However burning sensation is somewhat rare. Better you visit nearby orthopedic doctor for evaluation and further treatment. ... Read More

Please find the pic attached for reference. My son is 3yr old and observed flat feet with pronation. Should I wait until is grows or need arch support? Please suggest doctor

Asked for Male, 3 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Nanda Kumar Bhairi Orthopedic surgeon | Bangalore

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Can use medial arch support need to be evaluated for bony changed ... Read More

My son is 3yr old, observed outward pronation of ankle with flat feet. Please suggest treatment and reason

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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty Orthopedist and Traumatology Specialist | Nellore

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Regarding flat foot don't worry.in most cases it gets corrected. ... Read More

Hello.. my daughter have flat feet since very early age. She shows a very minor sign of very minor limp (not putting her heel down the floor while walking) and also do not play running sports. She is good in swimming though. No pain reported at any time. No injury has happened to her. As per one of the doctor 's advice, she is using insole of 11 mm

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Asked for Male, 12 Years 127 Views v

Dr. Sagar A. Savsani Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon | Ahmedabad

There is no reason for flat feet . Just keep follow up with nearby orthopedic surgeon and don’t ignore any minor problems ... Read More

Can toddlers have flat feet in one foot? Right leg seems to be more flat then the left. Age 28 months.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 34 Views v

Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas Pediatrician | Pune

Please visit nearby orthopaedics ... Read More

By what age does flat feet usually resolve in toddlers? What is the maximum age limit to resolve flat feet in toddlers?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 74 Views v

Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra Pediatrician | Rajkot

Consult to Pediatrician physically ... Read More

Can toddlers 2.5yrs age have flat foot? Flat foot is more prominent in right foot. Showed to paediatric orthopaedic but doctor did not give any treatment procedure or physiotherapy. Is flat foot normal or is it normal to be more prominent in one feet? How long does it stay? Baby was prematurely born at birth.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 110 Views v

Dr. Prathibha Reddy Pediatrician | Hyderabad

Hello ! Slowly it will decrease by age ... Read More

Can rigid flat feet be cured by Physiotherapy or by any other treatment??It has started causing bad posture and duck walking.What kind of treatment or doctor should I go for consultation??

Asked for Male, 13 Years 76 Views v

Dr. N. C. Gupta Orthopedist | Delhi

I would like to examine you before giving any opinion. ... Read More

I have flat feet and at times I feel pain/stress in my heels. I have also started observing some discomfort from the feet up which somehow i feel is caused by my flat feet and stressed heels. Can I buy arch supports online from amazon/flipkart etc? Or should I go see a doctor about this first? Does arch support help correct the shape of the arch?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 68 Views v

Dr. Sachin Kumar SG Orthopedist | Gulbarga

Physical examination required ... Read More

If i feel no pain can i wear normal flat shoes, will any problem rises in future, i am having flat feet

Asked for Male, 21 Years 56 Views v

Dr. Karri Venkatesh Orthopedic surgeon | Visakhapatnam

Flat foot footwear will be different having some medial rise Sole in it and that will maintain foot shape.....Use them ... Read More

What's the best solution for someone with flat foot, I recently started facing problems in balance and my feet starts paining even after a small run.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 185 Views v

Dr. N. C. Gupta Orthopedist | Delhi

Do foot and ankle exercises Yoga based exercises help. You should visit my YouTube channel 'drncgupta' and watch 'me and my yoga ' These exercises should help you. ... Read More

I am a 53 year old woman. Do my feet still have arches? Or are they flat? I am having my feet in the air and standing and backview of my heels. Do I have things like Morton's disease? Please advise.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Vishal Singh Orthopedist | New Delhi

Hello ma’am, What are your symptoms? Are you able to walk properly without foot or heel pain? It doesn’t look like a severe flat foot which could not be treated with arch support and conservative m ... Read More

Do my feet still have arches? Or are they flat? I am standing in the photos. Is it likely that I have foot problems such as Morton's disease? Please advise.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad Orthopedic surgeon | Mumbai

The interpretation should be done with both full weight bearing and without weight bearing.Also,need to see position of heels. ... Read More

Elective lscs at 37 weeks and 2 days plz suggest advantages and disadvantages ,1 St c section was lscs 6 years ago, now gynaecologist suggest elective lscs ,i don't know the advantage and disadvantage plz suggest

Asked for Female, 30 Years 136 Views v

Dr. Neha Vashisth Obstetrician | Jaipur

No it's very early . In case of no complications elective lscs at 39 week ... Read More

Any suggestions for flat feet insoles or arch support slippers for women? Previously purchased Healthfit slippers with arch support but they don't absorb impact well and are not helping much.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 309 Views v

Ms. Vanathy N (PT) Physiotherapist | Chennai

You can visit the footwear shop in person to choose right footwear for your feet. There are different brands available. Dr.Scholl's footwear is one among them. ... Read More

Hi, I think I have a slight overpronation one feet and other is neutral, along with flat to medium arch type. I had a ankle surgery to fit screw which is removed on the neutral pronation feet. I feel mild pain on the sole and arc bones when standing for long or running. I like to run so need to buy a shoe and a casual shoe too. But I want to know

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Asked for Male, 30 Years 116 Views v

Dr. Rahul Jaju Orthopedist | Aurangabad

Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ... Read More

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I am preparing for Combined Defense Service Examination. Flat Feet is not allowed in the defense. So, can you please let me know if there is any home treatment for flat feet. Does regular exercise helps in flat feet treatment? Why does it happen and what are it's disadvantages?

I have flat feet problem .please tell me permanent solution of flat feet if need surgery please tell me best surgon

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How can I get rid of flat feet I feel difficulty in running How can I get rid of flat feet I feel difficulty in running

My flat feet pain too much what should i do for avoid pain and my bone between feet is also coming out. And when i walk my feet is going in other directions.

Is there any way to cure flat feet? If yes then what should I do? I want to join Armed forces. Please suggest some good measures.

Due to flat feet I can't walk much n in any case if I have to then there is a lot pain in my feet, legs.

I have a flat feet problem i have got screened out by my ssb medicals.when i stand on my toes i get arch on my foot.But when i stand on my feet they are flat .It is like flexable flat foot.I can run and walk .

My son is an 3 yrs old But they have flat feet still Is this normal in this age ???or i should consult with dr ??or when the arch is delevlop in child??? Becouse of flat feet they have no other problem??

I am having flat feet from genetics and have tried everything but its still growing... But am not having pain..the problem is DAT it spoils my shoe what can I do

I have flat feet and it hurts when I wake up from long sitting. What should I do except taking pain killers or something like that.?

My 3 year old daughter is having flat feet..how to resolve this problem?? So that she will not face any issues in future

Dear Sir, My son, age-7yr, is having a flat soul/feet. We have noticed the same recently. Not noticed before. There is no other health issues and no issue in running/walking. Kindly suggest how to resolve this issue. Any specific treatment/exercise/ supporting material for feet to improve. Thanks.

Dear Sir, My seven year old boy having a flat soul/feet. We have noticed the same since one year. No issue in running/walking. No pain/ no other health issue. Kindly suggest treatment option for flat feet, how to overcome from this or it may resolve with age. Thanks.

Please find the pic attached for reference. My son is 3yr old and observed flat feet with pronation. Should I wait until is grows or need arch support? Please suggest doctor

My son is 3yr old, observed outward pronation of ankle with flat feet. Please suggest treatment and reason

Can toddlers have flat feet in one foot? Right leg seems to be more flat then the left. Age 28 months.

By what age does flat feet usually resolve in toddlers? What is the maximum age limit to resolve flat feet in toddlers?

Can rigid flat feet be cured by Physiotherapy or by any other treatment??It has started causing bad posture and duck walking.What kind of treatment or doctor should I go for consultation??

If i feel no pain can i wear normal flat shoes, will any problem rises in future, i am having flat feet

What's the best solution for someone with flat foot, I recently started facing problems in balance and my feet starts paining even after a small run.

I am a 53 year old woman. Do my feet still have arches? Or are they flat? I am having my feet in the air and standing and backview of my heels. Do I have things like Morton's disease? Please advise.

Do my feet still have arches? Or are they flat? I am standing in the photos. Is it likely that I have foot problems such as Morton's disease? Please advise.

Elective lscs at 37 weeks and 2 days plz suggest advantages and disadvantages ,1 St c section was lscs 6 years ago, now gynaecologist suggest elective lscs ,i don't know the advantage and disadvantage plz suggest

Any suggestions for flat feet insoles or arch support slippers for women? Previously purchased Healthfit slippers with arch support but they don't absorb impact well and are not helping much.

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