Flat feet..

[Challenger78]

I inherited flat feet, but I didn't know until I went to a proper podiatrist that it could be alleviated if I had worn orthopedic aids (as my feet would grow around them), from youth..

I'm 17 now.. Is it worth getting the aids for someone who does not like sports ?

[copernicus66]

I inherited flat feet, but I didn't know until I went to a proper podiatrist that it could be alleviated if I had worn orthopedic aids (as my feet would grow around them), from youth..

I'm 17 now.. Is it worth getting the aids for someone who does not like sports ?

Nahh. There's not even any convincing evidence to suggest that having flat feet is a disadvantage.

[Challenger78]

Nahh. There's not even any convincing evidence to suggest that having flat feet is a disadvantage.

Without the arch of the feet isn't it harder to support one's weight ?, hence strain is put on the ankles..
speaking as someone whose been hiking multiple times with severe flat feet.. It does hurt.
(my feet picks up everything in the carpet.)

[Signal]

I inherited flat feet, but I didn't know until I went to a proper podiatrist that it could be alleviated if I had worn orthopedic aids (as my feet would grow around them), from youth..

I'm 17 now.. Is it worth getting the aids for someone who does not like sports ?

I think it is definitely worth a try.

There are also special exercises, for the feet, gait and posture.

With flat feet, left to themselves, you are in greater danger to develop problems also with knee ligaments, Achilles tendons and backbone.

[Absane]

Without the arch of the feet isn't it harder to support one's weight ?, hence strain is put on the ankles..
speaking as someone whose been hiking multiple times with severe flat feet.. It does hurt.
(my feet picks up everything in the carpet.)

And with an arch in my feet, it hurts when my feet flatten out.

[Aerika]

I inherited flat feet, but I didn't know until I went to a proper podiatrist that it could be alleviated if I had worn orthopedic aids (as my feet would grow around them), from youth..

I'm 17 now.. Is it worth getting the aids for someone who does not like sports ?

I was diagnosed with flatfeet at a young age. I've used numerous devices and aids. I played basketball all through school and suffered numerous ankle injuries. But now that I've quit playing organized basketball, I don't have any problems and I keep fairly active.

Give them a try, they aren't that expensive.

[Challenger78]

I was diagnosed with flatfeet at a young age. I've used numerous devices and aids. I played basketball all through school and suffered numerous ankle injuries. But now that I've quit playing organized basketball, I don't have any problems and I keep fairly active.

Give them a try, they aren't that expensive.

but you had yours at a young age right ?, so your feet would be used to them..

[Signal]

but you had yours at a young age right ?, so your feet would be used to them..

Don't give up on your feet because some statistics say that it's not very likely that flat feet can be improved if the treatment starts in late youth. Why would you have to be part of that statistics?

Give the aids and exercises a try.

It would be a shame if they later discovered that even adult people can improve their flat feet - and you wouldn't be one of them.


:)

[Challenger78]

Don't give up on your feet because some statistics say that it's not very likely that flat feet can be improved if the treatment starts in late youth. Why would you have to be part of that statistics?

Give the aids and exercises a try.

It would be a shame if they later discovered that even adult people can improve their flat feet - and you wouldn't be one of them.


:)

Consider my situation though, I'm not intending to be an athlete, nor am I a health nut who has to run everyday. I'm not against the aids, but I'm essentially wondering if I had gotten them earlier would they have made a difference.

[Signal]

Consider my situation though, I'm not intending to be an athlete, nor am I a health nut who has to run everyday.

Think ahead. Perhaps your job will involve (a lot) of walking or standing. many jobs do.

Don't let such things catch you unprepared.


I'm not against the aids, but I'm essentially wondering if I had gotten them earlier would they have made a difference.

Perhaps.