Congenital Pes Planus
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Definition:
'Flat feet' (also called 'pes planus' or 'fallen arches') is a formal reference to a medical condition in which the arch (foot) of the foot collapses, with the entire sole (foot) of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground. In some individuals (an estimated 20-30% of the general population) the arch simply never develops in one foot (unilaterally) or both feet (bilaterally).
Symptoms- Sometimes asymptomatic
- Fatigue during long walks
- Foot pain
- Pain possible in the knee as well
Causes- Genetics
Treatment- Foot intrinsic muscle strengthening
- ROM and stretching to foot and ankle
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