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About Flat Feet & Fallen Arches
What do "flat feet" and "fallen arches" even mean?
The terms "flat feet" and "fallen arches" refer to the same thing: Feet with extremely low arches, such that the entire foot makes contact with the ground when standing.
If you think of a footprint in sand, most people's footprints show where the arch of the foot is raised and doesn't make contact with the ground (the higher the arch, and narrower the shape of the footprint through the midfoot). Those with flat feet, however, show extremely little or no raised arch: Their footprint shows complete contact with the ground through the midfoot.
Are flat feet and low arches the same thing?
No. The term "flat feet" (or "fallen arches") refers to those whose midfoot makes near-total contact with the ground. The term "low arches" refers to those who do have a defined foot arch, but whose arch height is lower than typical.
If the average arch height is between 22-25mm (medium/neutral arch), a low-arched individual may have an arch height of 15mm, while someone with flat feet may measure <10mm or no defined arch at all.
What causes flat feet and fallen arches?
There's a number of causes, such as:
- Genetics or incomplete foot arch development during childhood.
- Injury to the tendons in the arch of the foot, causing them to be unable to support the natural foot arch.
- Age causing the tendons in the arch of the foot to weaken.
- Excess strain on the foot due to activity and/or weight.
In all cases, the core cause is the tendons in the midfoot. When the tendons become unable to support the foot (due to injury, weakening, etc.), the arch collapses.
How do you treat flat feet/fallen arches?
To best treat flat feet/fallen arches, we want to provide external support to the arch of the foot in order to alleviate the strain on the midfoot that caused the arch to collapse in the first place. Typically, we recommend either adding an Arch Support Insert to your existing shoes, or replacing your existing shoe insoles with a Low Arch Support Insole.
Regardless of whether weakening or strain caused fallen arches, "reinforcing" the arch of the foot with an arch support will help keep the foot supported and alleviate strain on the midfoot. Using low-profile supports or supports designed for low arches helps ensure that there's not too much support, which could cause additional pain in its own right.
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How Walking Affects Your Feet (And What to Do About It)
Walking is one of the most natural and widely recommended forms of exercise — but that doesn't mean your feet are immune to the wear and tear it can cause. Whether you're a casual stroller, a dedicated trail walker, or someone who spends long hours on their feet at work, understanding how walking affects your feet is the first step toward keeping them healthy and comfortable for the long haul.
Product Recommendation: Flat Foot Insoles That Won't Cause Discomfort
When it comes to flat feet, finding an arch support insole that won't cause discomfort can be tricky. While all supportive insoles require some level of adjustment, finding the right support for flat feet is especially important to minimize the adjustment period and find comfort faster. In this article, we provide several recommendations to our customer who is looking for supportive insoles for their flat feet.
Foot Overuse Injuries — The Often-Preventable Precursor to Common Foot Pain: About, Prevention Strategies, & the Role of Insoles
Foot pain has a way of sneaking up on you — and more often than not, the culprit isn't a dramatic moment of injury, but rather thousands of small, repeated stresses that slowly wear your feet down. Overuse injuries are among the most common foot problems affecting active adults, athletes, and anyone who spends long hours on their feet, and understanding them is the first step toward preventing and treating them effectively. Overuse injuries are among the most common foot problems affecting active adults, athletes, and anyone who spends long hours on their feet In this article, we'll cover what overuse injuries are, explore the five most common types that affect the feet, discuss how insoles can play a meaningful role in prevention, and share practical guidance on recovery.
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