How do you treat flexible flat feet?
A foot that is flexible and pain free does not usually require any treatment. Arch supports or inserts in shoes only have minimal affect of producing and arch but are indicated if the child wrecks shoes early or complains of foot strain.
Flat feet that are severe require careful assessment both clinically and radiologically to determine the cause of the flat-footedness and may require surgical correction. Surgery is usually very successful in restoring normal foot posture with good active function but has to be directed to the underlying cause of the flat-footedness.
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