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Flat Foot/Pes Planus

Definition:
A condition in which the longitudinal arch is broken down, the entire sole touching the ground.
Symptoms:
  • Pain in the foot
  • Sometimes asymptomatic
Causes:
  • Prolonged stress on the foot
  • Faulty mechanics
  • Congenital
  • Rheumatiod arthritis
Treatment:
  • Intrinsic muscle strengthening
  • ROM and stretching exercises