Flat Feet
A Flat Feet is a Posture (Psychology) characterized by a collapse of the Arches of The Foot, resulting in the entire sole of the foot making complete or near-complete contact with the ground.
- Context:
- It can (often) result from structural anomalies in the foot, genetic factors, or wear and tear that diminishes the arch over time.
- It can cause a range of symptoms, including foot pain, swelling, and altered walking patterns, which may affect overall posture.
- It can range from congenital conditions, where children are born with flat feet, to adult-acquired flat feet, often developing from stress or injury.
- It can lead to further complications in the Human Leg, Forefoot, and Thigh due to the altered biomechanics of walking or running.
- It can (often) be treated non-surgically with orthotics or supportive footwear to relieve pressure and pain.
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- Example(s):
- A runner using orthotic inserts to manage pain and improve foot alignment during sports activities, demonstrating non-surgical intervention for flat feet.
- A patient undergoing physical therapy to strengthen foot and ankle muscles, illustrating a proactive approach to managing symptoms and improving foot function.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- High Arched Feet, which feature a pronounced arch and can lead to different types of biomechanical issues and discomfort.
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- See: Plantar Calcaneonavicular Ligament, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Posture (Psychology), Arches of The Foot, Sole (Foot), Biomechanics, Human Leg, Forefoot, Thigh, Talus Bone, Navicular Bone.
References
2024
- (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_feet Retrieved:2024-5-10.
- Flat feet, also called pes planus or fallen arches, is a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground. Sometimes children are born with flat feet (congenital). There is a functional relationship between the structure of the arch of the foot and the biomechanics of the lower leg. The arch provides an elastic, springy connection between the forefoot and the hind foot so that a majority of the forces incurred during weight bearing on the foot can be dissipated before the force reaches the long bones of the leg and thigh.
In pes planus, the head of the talus bone is displaced medially and distal from the navicular bone. As a result, the plantar calcaneonavicular ligament (spring ligament) and the tendon of the tibialis posterior muscle are stretched to the extent that the individual with pes planus loses the function of the medial longitudinal arch (MLA). If the MLA is absent or nonfunctional in both the seated and standing positions, the individual has "rigid" flatfoot. If the MLA is present and functional while the individual is sitting or standing up on their toes, but this arch disappears when assuming a foot-flat stance, the individual has "supple" flatfoot. This latter condition is often treated with arch supports.
- Flat feet, also called pes planus or fallen arches, is a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground. Sometimes children are born with flat feet (congenital). There is a functional relationship between the structure of the arch of the foot and the biomechanics of the lower leg. The arch provides an elastic, springy connection between the forefoot and the hind foot so that a majority of the forces incurred during weight bearing on the foot can be dissipated before the force reaches the long bones of the leg and thigh.