PRIMO MEDICAL SUPPLIES: What is Flat Feet (Plantar Fasciitis)?

A flat foot is a structural deformity resulting in the lowering of the arch of the foot. This is sometimes referred to as fallen arches. A person with a flat foot that is painful is in need of treatment. People with flat feet may have ankle, knee, or low back pain.

You have flatfeet when the arches on the inside of your feet are flattened, allowing the entire soles of your feet to touch the floor when you stand up.

A common and usually painless condition, flatfeet can occur when the arches don't develop during childhood. In other cases, flatfeet develop after an injury or from the simple wear-and-tear stresses of age.

Flatfeet can sometimes contribute to problems in your ankles and knees because the condition can alter the alignment of your legs. If you aren't having pain, no treatment is usually necessary for flatfeet.

Symptoms:
Lowered foot arch
Flat foot arch
Foot turning outwards
Ankle weakness
Foot pain

Causes:
Heredity
Arthritis
Trauma
Musculoskeletal disorders

Prevention:
Wear supportive shoes
Arch supports
Treatment:
Flat feet can be comforted by foot supports. Foot supports will cradle the arches of your foot and help soothe pain in the legs and lower back.

Recommended Products:

Arch Bandage :
Ease fallen arches, flat feet and related heel, toe, ball-of-foot or bunion pain. This soft elastic bandage gently compresses the midfoot to provide support and stability. Makes shoes more comfortable. Interchangeable for left or right foot.

Eases Heel Pain, Plantar Fasciitis
Supports Flat Feet & Fallen Arches
Soothes Bunion, Neuroma & Forefoot Pain
Takes Up No Space in Shoes!
Relieve 7 Common Foot Pains

Available in One Size Fits Most 1 pack, or Small, Medium, Large and X-Large pairs.

Arch Cradles :
Soft support for weak, flat arches, heel and ball-of-foot pain. 3/4-length orthotics fit comfortably in most footwear.

Relieve Heel, Arch & General Foot Pain
Orthopedically-Designed & Proven Effective
Heel Cushioning, Arch Support, Metatarsal Padding
Support Weak & Fallen Arches, Flat Feet
Fit Easily in Most Footwear Styles
Orthopedically Designed Comfort Orthotics that Ease Foot Pain

Available in Sizes X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large and XX-Large by pairs.

Arch Brace :
Helps relieve heel and arch pain. Soft Brace supports the plantar fascia to ease related toe, bunion, ball-of-foot and/or heel problems, including painful heel spurs. Adjustable Velcro® straps. Interchangeable for left or right foot.