Flat footed military10/3/2023 ![]() Google images of Usain’s feet and you will see that he clearly has flat feet or pronates. One of my favorite examples for worried parents and patients is Usain Bolt – the fastest man in the world. A foot with slight pronation almost has built in shock absorption versus a foot with a high arch which tends to be more stiff during impact. More importantly, most people with flat feet have absolutely no pain! A slight amount of flattening or pronation is probably good to have in your foot alignment versus more of a high or cavus arch. A flat foot is one of the most common foot variations or deformities that I treat. Like all things in life there is a normal distribution where a “normal” arch is in the middle and then flat and high arches are on the extremes. ![]() Most babies and toddlers will outgrow flat foot alignment. ![]() One of the most common patient consultations to my foot and ankle practice is a parent bringing their child in for evaluation of “ Flat Feet." The referrals for this common condition come from a range of sources pediatricians, family members, coaches, shoe salesmen, dance instructors, military recruiters and worried parents.Īlthough flat feet used to be a disqualifier for military duty, as it turns out, flat feet or pes planus is a normal variation in the spectrum of foot alignment. Story By Randolph Sealey M.D., Foot and Ankle Specialist at OrthoConnecticut.
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