Flatfoot (Fallen Arches)

Canton and Ypsilanti Podiatrist | Canton and Ypsilanti Flatfoot (Fallen Arches) | MI | Advanced Family Foot & Ankle |

It is rare to find someone who walks with both feet in perfect alignment. Often we walk on the inside or outsides of our feet, or with our toes or heels rotated inward. These typical walking patterns can cause many problems not just with the feet but also for the whole body as the alignment of the feet sets the foundation for the whole body’s alignment. One of the most common effects of improper alignment is known as flatfoot, or fallen arches.

Also known as fallen arches, the condition of flat feet is characterized by a lack of appropriate arch in the inner foot. It can be a genetic condition or the result of improper body mechanics. Often the whole of the foot will contact the ground. Because a healthy foot is structurally able to support the weight of the body thanks to the bone structure that comprises the arch, a flat foot often is unable to properly support this weight and will cause extreme pressure in the joints above, such as the ankles, knees and hips.

If you have flat feet, you may also experience pain throughout the lower body and into the lower back. Orthotics can be prescribed to create a system of support for the body and surgery can also offer a more permanent solution. Contact us today to discuss which treatment option may be right for you.

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Our office is closed from 12-1 pm daily, concierge services available for established patients only

Telemedicine Appts available 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

Monday:

12pm- 4pm (Wound Care - Beaumont Taylor Wound Care Center)

Tuesday:

10am - 3:30pm (Emergency appt are available before 10am & after 3:30pm)

Wednesday:

Surgery

Thursday:

10am - 3:30pm (Emergency appt are available before 10am & after 3:30pm)

Friday:

Surgery

Saturday:

Surgery (Telemedicine appointments available 8:30 am - 6:00 pm)

Sunday:

Closed

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