Comments on: Flat feet? http://footpro.org/flat-feet/flat-feet/ Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:03:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: matador89 http://footpro.org/flat-feet/flat-feet/comment-page-1/#comment-5 matador89 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:00:19 +0000 http://footpro.org/?p=22#comment-5 Pes planus otherwise termed as flat feet is a biomechanical problem experienced by a surprisingly high percentage of the population. Flat feet are a condition where the arch of the foot appears flattened. This causes the foot to roll inwards in order to gain contact with the floor and support the weight of the body, and is the main clinical feature of excessive pronation. The condition is most commonly a congenital condition but it can also be acquired as a result of the foot being repetitively subjected to hard surfaces eventually weakening the arch of the foot. In today's world of concrete and tarmac it is therefore not surprising that this condition is becoming more and more frequent in people of all age groups. However - as you are referring to a one year old, you might look at the footprints left when the child walks on a dry floor with wet feet. Children under six years old have naturally flat feet. Most children develop an arch by five to six years of age. Babies and toddlers also have a ‘fat pad’ under their arch, which gives the appearance of a very flat foot. As in all cases when more detailed medical information is required, you would be advised to consult your doctor or paediatrician. I add a link with details of this subject http://www.med.umich.edu/ 1libr/pa/pa_flatfeet_hhg.htm Hope this helps matador 89 Pes planus otherwise termed as flat feet is a biomechanical problem experienced by a surprisingly high percentage of the population. Flat feet are a condition where the arch of the foot appears flattened. This causes the foot to roll inwards in order to gain contact with the floor and support the weight of the body, and is the main clinical feature of excessive pronation. The condition is most commonly a congenital condition but it can also be acquired as a result of the foot being repetitively subjected to hard surfaces eventually weakening the arch of the foot. In today's world of concrete and tarmac it is therefore not surprising that this condition is becoming more and more frequent in people of all age groups. However – as you are referring to a one year old, you might look at the footprints left when the child walks on a dry floor with wet feet. Children under six years old have naturally flat feet. Most children develop an arch by five to six years of age. Babies and toddlers also have a ‘fat pad’ under their arch, which gives the appearance of a very flat foot.
As in all cases when more detailed medical information is required, you would be advised to consult your doctor or paediatrician.
I add a link with details of this subject

http://www.med.umich.edu/
1libr/pa/pa_flatfeet_hhg.htm

Hope this helps
matador 89

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