Flat feet occur when the arch of the inner part of the foot is flattened, causing the entire sole of the foot to touch the ground when the person is standing or sitting.

Flat feet are a common condition in infants and older adults. They occur when the arches fail to develop during early childhood. Flat feet can also occur after an injury or due to age-related wear and tear.

“Flat feet” generate “ankle problems” and “knee problems” because the “disease” alters the alignment of the “legs” . If you do not feel any type of condition, it is not necessary to receive professional treatment for “flat feet” , but it is advisable to use appropriate footwear, “ THERAPEUTIC AND BIOMECHANICAL BOCCIO FOOTWEAR ” , to prevent the effects of this pathology that with age can cause “ severe pain ” in the “back” , “ankles” or “knees” .

Symptoms of flat feet

Although it doesn't initially present with pain, flat feet are usually a congenital foot deformity and can be seen with the naked eye or by drawing a wet footprint on the ground. A normal foot should show the arch that forms in the inner middle of the foot. In babies, flat feet can delay the learning process to walk, and in adolescents, they can present with muscle pain , leg pain , heel pain , or ankle pain . In older adults, they can present with back pain and spinal deformities caused by persistent poor posture.

Causes of flat feet

In most cases, “flat feet” is a condition that people are born with. Proper care and appropriate footwear, such as “ THERAPEUTIC AND BIOMECHANICAL BOCCIO FOOTWEAR ” , help mitigate the effects of the disease and correct the problem. However, due to causes derived from “ bone , tendon, or muscle diseases ,” the internal arch of the foot may be lost and the patient may end up with “ flat feet .” These cases are usually associated with the patient's age.

Risk factors

Factors that may increase the risk of developing flat feet include:

• "Obesity"
• “Foot injury” or “ankle injury”
• “Rheumatoid arthritis”
• "Aging"
• "Diabetes"

Treatment for flat feet

When it has been established that a person suffers from "flat feet", it is necessary to use footwear manufactured with the particular and individual characteristics of each patient " THERAPEUTIC AND BIOMECHANICAL FOOTWEAR BOCCIO " . These shoes are made with 100% natural fibers, which have pronounced pads in the exact place of the "arch of the foot" , with a soft texture to provide comfort when walking.