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Overview


Flatfoot (pes planus) is a condition that occurs when the arch or instep of the foot collapses or touches the standing surface. It is also known as fallen arches or pronation of the feet.


The human foot is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. The arch of the foot is created by tightening of the muscles and various ligaments that support the bones of the arch as well as ligaments that run from the heel to the ball of the foot. The arches...Read the full article

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Risk factor for flat feet aka pes planus is also hereditary.

I've had flat feet since I was born and to this day. My parents have flat feet, too.

Since I was a teenage up until a couple of years ago, I've been wearing high heel shoes. I didn't know at the time (and didn't care, either) why my shins were in so much pain, and the pain is much worse when gaining weight. Two years now and going on, I'm wearing flat shoes and I'm comfortable in them.