Mild flat feet can be treated very well with specially designed insoles. The insoles should primarily support the longitudinal arch, which is unstable and sinks in patients with flat feet. In addition, the foot muscles that support the longitudinal arch are activated. Today, there is a wide range of different insoles available. They differ mainly … Insoles for flat feet
Diagnostics A flat foot can be detected by simply looking at the foot, especially in the case of severe malpositioning. The foot rests much further on the ground than a healthy foot. In some cases, the sole of the foot lies flat on the ground. It appears rounded (convex) and the tarsal bones are rounded … Diagnostics | Flatfoot
Correct flat feet Flat feet can only be corrected causally during growth by insoles, exercises and physiotherapy.Once the growth is complete, one can still try to maintain the situation and achieve freedom from pain. The last option is surgery. All articles in this series: Flatfoot Diagnostics Correct flat feet
The flat foot (lat. Pes planus) is a congenital or acquired foot malposition, which occurs very frequently. In this case, the longitudinal arch of the foot (from the heel to the ball of the forefoot) sinks due to a weakness of the foot support system. This can cause the heel or forefoot to tilt towards … Flatfoot
Operational The optimal age for surgical treatment of all structures is about three months. This involves lengthening the Achilles tendon and correcting the angle between the heel and heel bone. The aim of the operation is to correct all the structures involved, so it may sometimes be necessary to straighten individual bones of the foot. … Operational | Clubfoot
Synonym medical: Pes equinovarus Innate form This form belongs to the extremity deformities, but it is a combination of different deformities of the foot. Furthermore, the sole of the foot shows an inward rotation inwards (supination) and the lower leg muscles show anomalies. The congenital form of clubfoot occurs with a frequency of 1:1000, with … Clubfoot
Diagnostics The diagnosis is based on the clinical picture of the foot. Another indication can be a very thin and shortened calf. In addition, an X-ray of the foot can be taken to determine the angle between the heel and the calcaneus. This angle is also called talocalcaneal angle and is typically less than 30°. … Diagnostics | Clubfoot
Introduction The principle of splayfoot insoles is to relieve pressure on the pressure-painful regions of the sole of the foot, which are usually located in the middle of the foot and in the area of the 3rd and 4th metatarsal heads. This is also called ‘retrocapital support’ (= located behind the metatarsal heads), which supports … Splayfoot Insoles
Especially an acquired flatfoot often does not require therapy as long as there are no complaints. For children and adolescents, conservative treatment methods are initially sought. These include physiotherapy, strengthening of the musculature, walking barefoot and soft shoe soles. For adults, too, conservative treatment options are initially used. If physiotherapy is not sufficient, orthopedic insoles … Flatfoot correction
