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Flatfeet Prevention

Flatfeet in children are often an inherited family trait, but it may be possible to prevent the condition in some cases. Recent research has shown that there are several social or cultural factors that can cause flatfeet. These factors include the following:

Obesity/overweight
Unnecessary orthopedic treatments
Wearing rigid shoes at a young age



In 1992, a study in India of 2300 children aged 4–13 demonstrated a significant difference in the rate of flatfee...Read the full article