Flexible and rigid flat feet
A flexible flat foot has an arch when you sit or stand on your toes, and the arch flattens when you stand. This is common and often painless. A rigid flat foot stays flat in every position and is more likely to need a closer look.
When flat feet cause symptoms
- Arch pain or foot fatigue after standing or walking
- Pain along the inside of the ankle
- Heel pain or plantar fasciitis
- Shoes that wear out quickly along the inside edge
One foot getting flatter? An arch that collapses over months, especially with pain and swelling on the inside of the ankle, can be a sign of a problem with the posterior tibial tendon. It's best evaluated early.
Which visit to book
Book the Custom Orthotics & Gait Analysis ($499).
When not to wait. If you can't put weight on your foot after an injury, have a wound, spreading redness, warmth, fever, or a foot that suddenly turns cold, pale, or dark, go to urgent care or an emergency department, or call 911. This clinic does not provide emergency care.