Overview A variety of foot problems can lead to adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD), a condition that results in a fallen arch with the foot pointed outward. Most people - no matter what the cause of their flatfoot - can be helped wit…

Overview A person with flat feet (fallen arches) has low arches or no arches at all. Most cases don't cause problems and treatment isn't usually needed. The arch, or instep, is the inside part of the foot that's usually raised off the grou…

Overview Most flat feet aren't painful, especially individuals flat feet observed in children. Throughout the actual adult acquired flatfoot, pain occurs since soft tissues (tendons and also ligaments) happen to end up being able to be tor…

Overview Like flat feet, high arches may be present from birth, or caused by conditions such as stroke or Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Usually, high arches do not cause pain, although you may need custom orthotic cushions made for your sho…

Overview Arch pain occurs with an inflammation of the plantar arch or fascia. It is the thick membrane that covers and supports all the muscles of the sole of the foot from the heel bone to the base of the toes that is called plantar arch.…

Overview The Achilles tendon may become the largest tendon in the body. That connects your calf muscles for your heel bone and is used once you walk, run, as well as jump. Although the Achilles tendon can easily withstand great stresses th…