Nearly 1.5 billion people around the globe (including Elvis Costello and Elton John) suffer from flat feet, a condition in which the arch of the foot is virtually non-existent. Not only can this make ...

Flat-footed runners face a number of challenges in finding the right running shoe—not least of which is a glut of conflicting information on the topic. The internet and your local running store will ...

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For many decades, if not centuries, researchers, medical professionals and the general population have believed that people ...

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When I was a kid, my pediatrician was very concerned that my overpronated gait meant that I was on my way to having my father’s flat feet. My parents, determined to derail this, enrolled me in ballet ...

Flat feet—more formally known as pes planus—can cause pain in the feet and ankles. In fact, the pain can even travel all the way up the lower back, depending on how you shift your weight or change ...

board-certified podiatric foot and ankle surgeon at Luxe Podiatry The good news: Not all such options will lead to discomfort. To help you find the best flip flops for flat feet, I spoke to Brad ...

“Flat feet,” also referred to as pes planus, is a common foot condition that affects as many as 1 in 4 people throughout their lifetime. When you have flat feet, the arch bones in your feet are low to ...

Regularly performing some exercises like heel stretches may help reduce pain and correct fallen arches. Flat feet (pes planus) are commonly known as fallen or collapsed arches. It’s a relatively ...

Flat feet are known for their lack of arch and are generally wide and more susceptible to foot pain and trauma. Here are five stretches for flat feet to try at home. Telltale signs of flat feet are a ...