4 Types of Flat Feet in Adults and Children
Flat feet can cause issues in childhood or after they emerge due to age. Here are four types of flat feet conditions in children and adults.
#1 Flexible
The most prevalent are flexible flat feet. When you're not standing, you can see the arches in your feet, and it vanishes once you place your weight on your feet. Flexible flatfoot develops during childhood or adolescence. It affects both feet and progressively worsens with age. Tendons and ligaments in the foot arches can strain, rip, and bulge.
#2 Rigid
When placing weight on the feet or sitting, a person with rigid flat feet has no arches even if there is no weight. This illness frequently manifests itself throughout the adolescent years and worsens with age. Having flat feet can lead to Achilles Tendonitis and needs treatment from a Singapore podiatry clinic. Flatfoot can affect one or both feet.
#3 Fallen-Arch
It is a condition acquired later in your adult years. The foot turns outward due to the falling arch, which can be uncomfortable. The issue may only affect one foot. The most common cause of a fallen arch is inflammation or a rupture in the leg tendon that supports the arch (posterior tibial tendon). Consult with a trusted foot specialist in Singapore if you suspect you are suffering from this.
#4 Vertical Talus
Vertical talus is a birth condition (congenital handicap) that prevents arches from developing in some neonates. The talus bone in the ankle is out of place. The foot's bottom mimics the bottom of a rocking rocker. The vertical talus is also known as the rocker-bottom foot.
Many studies have proven that flat feet correlate with the development of bunions. Consult with your doctor regarding your bunions and treatment options without the need for surgery. Seeing a specialist as soon as possible will help prevent future issues. East Coast Podiatry Centre (ECPC) is a specialist clinic. They can help you with your bone concerns and fungal nail treatment at their Singapore clinic.
