People often underrate flat feet until this bio-mechanical problem leads to foot pain. It can affect growing children, adults, and old-aged people and make the foot look flat (due to low arches). Such foot structure is not capable of distributing the entire pressure evenly and can lead to pain.

But the pain is not just limited to the foot, it can affect the other joints of the body as well. As a consequence, it can impact the quality of life negatively and hence turn someone’s life upside down.

Quality of life among adults

A research-based in Maharashtra published in one of the journals concluded that flat feet impact the quality of life of physically active people (20-40 years old). This is the most productive age group and people generally have a hectic schedule involving a lot of walking and standing. Apart from that, these people also are involved in a lot of recreational activities like traveling, hiking, dancing, and playing sports, etc.  In such a situation, the person may have to limit his activities which may directly affect the person’s productivity at the workplace and otherwise. Around 80% of the people with flat feet face difficulty in simple day-to-day activities. Moreover, facing difficulty in walking can even lead to weight gain.

May lead to Plantar Fasciitis

Due to fallen arches, the intensity of the pressure amplifies on the sole of the foot. It can gradually lead to plantar fasciitis. Plantar Fasciitis is a foot problem caused due to inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick & elastic tissue present at the bottom of the foot. It can further lead to heel pain and spur. This fascia plays an important role in supporting the foot arch and bears around 14% of the foot’s pressure.

Severe pain in knees & hips

There is enough evidence in the literature to suggest a strong association between flat feet and knee osteoarthritis. According to one research, around 49% of knee osteoarthritis patients were already affected by flat feet. Furthermore, flat feet can also gradually affect the hip joint.

Can lead to severe injuries due to overpronation

Flat feet cause misalignment of the foot. If proper support is not provided to the feet, then there is a high chance of twisting the foot. Sometimes it can lead to severe injuries that may need you to rest for a long period of time. So it is important to wear the right pair of shoes. To know more about the type  of shoes you should wear for running if you have flat feet, please refer to our blog

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So flat feet may affect your life in many ways as it directly compromises the balance and alignment of the foot. There are many foot exercises that you can perform to get relief from pain from this foot condition. Get medical help as soon as possible to avoid problems due to this foot disorder. You can also consult Dr. Anuj Chawla, an experienced foot and ankle doctor in Gurgaon. He can help in treating such foot problems, and you can even connect with him via offline and online mode.