Flat Feet Explained: Part 2 Non-Surgical Treatment

This week, I am continuing my discussion on the treatment of flat feet in teens and adults. We are now ready to discuss treatment options. In basic terms, there are two options for treatment, as there are two basic types of flat feet.  The options are supportive shoes and prescription orthotics inserts, and surgical reconstruction.Continue reading “Flat Feet Explained: Part 2 Non-Surgical Treatment”

Flat Feet Explained: Part One

Over the next couple of weeks I would like to discuss the nature of painful flat feet in the older child/teen and adult, and share some of my thoughts on treatment of this foot deformity.  Since this is a fairly involved topic, splitting the discussion up will help keep the post from getting too ‘wordy‘.Continue reading “Flat Feet Explained: Part One”