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Flat Foot

Our Podiatry Services

Flat foot is a common condition where the foot’s arch is flattened and the entire sole of the foot touches the ground when standing. Your arch helps absorb force during weight-bearing activities like running and walking.

Flat foot tends to run in families. An individual may be born with flat feet, or they can be caused by nerve issues, rheumatoid arthritis, damaged tendons or an injury. Those with flat feet should avoid high-impact sports like running and basketball.

Adult-acquired flatfoot is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the posterior tibial tendon. If untreated, this issue can lead to chronic pain and even serious disability. Those with flat feet are predisposed to this tendonitis.

Symptoms

You may have no symptoms with flat feet, but this condition can cause:

  • Easily-tired feet
  • Aches and pains in the arches and heels
  • Difficulty standing on tip-toe
  • Hip, leg and back pain
  • Swollen soles

Treatment

If you must limit your activities because of pain, non-invasive therapies include:

  • Stretching exercises
  • Physical therapy
  • Icing
  • Supportive taping or bracing
  • Anti-inflammatory medication
  • Custom-fitted orthotics to support the arch
  • Wearing supportive shoes

We may discuss surgery with you to relieve pain and restore normal function if the foot is damaged or if the pain is severe.

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33790 Bainbridge Road Suite 201,
Solon, OH 44139, United States

4065 Center Rd Ste. 110
Brunswick, OH 44212, United States


Tel: (440) 903-1041
Fax: (440) 600-2327

Our Office Hours

Mon       8:00AM – 4:00PM
Tues      8:00AM – 4:00PM
Weds     8:00AM – 4:00PM
Thurs    8:00AM – 4:00PM
Fri          9:00AM – 3:00PM (Surgery)
Sat         Closed
Sun        Closed

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  • Home
  • Our Team
    • Dr. Craig B. Frey
    • Dr. Megan L. Oltmann
    • Dr. Jim Swienconek
    • Dr. Rachel A. Robinson
    • Dr. Courtney M. Yoder
  • Services
    • Foot and Ankle Surgery
    • Sports Medicine
    • Heel Pain
    • Foot and ankle fractures
    • Bunions
    • Wound care
    • Sprains and tendonitis
    • Flat Foot
  • New Patients
  • Education Library
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