Flat feet in children

FLAT FEET is the broad term used to describe a low arch profile. A Flat Foot appearance presents as either a flexible or rigid form. When Flat Feet are flexible your child’s arch will flatten out when weight bearing and lower to the floor. Remarkably, the arch will appear to have a normal contour in non-weight bearing. FLEXIBLE FLAT FEET respond well to strengthening programmes.

 A RIGID FLAT FOOT will remain consistently flat looking with or without load.

The "TIP TOE" TEST is used to see if an arc in the arch area forms as a child with flat feet rises to their toes. If you can see an arch then your child has a flexible flat foot. If the foot remains flat without an arch this is a rigid flat foot. Rigid flat feet should always seek consultation with a Podiatrist  as there may be boney fusions and its important to determine cause.

FLEXIBLE FLAT FEET can be strengthened and supported to assist your child comfort and stability during movement.