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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Flat Feet in Children: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

 

flat feet in children

Flat feet occur when a child’s feet lack an arch, making it so that the entire sole of the foot makes contact with the ground. This is a condition that can either be from childhood or can develop later in life for a variety of reasons.

Flat feet in babies and children are common around a certain age, but about 2 out of 10 children with flat feet never develop arches later in life. In fact, all babies have flat feet at first, with the arch developing around age 2 or 3, usually being fully formed by age 6 read more here...

Fallen Arches: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

 

fallen arches in children

Fallen arches are a form of flat feet also known as pes planus. While flat feet can be present in some children their entire life due to non-developing arches, fallen arches occur after the arch has formed. This condition causes the entire sole of the foot to be in contact with the ground while standing read more here...