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2. Flat feet - Wikipedia

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   Flat feet, also called pes planus or fallen arches, is a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground. Sometimes children are born with flat feet (congenital).

3. Arches of the foot - Wikipedia

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   The height of a person's arch is determined by the height of the navicular bone. Collapse of the longitudinal arches results in what is known as flat feet. [5] A person with a low longitudinal arch, or flat feet will likely stand and walk with their feet in a pronated position, where the foot everts or rolls inward.

4. Rocker bottom foot - Wikipedia

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   Unlike the flexible flat foot that is commonly encountered in young children, congenital vertical talus is characterized by presence of a very rigid foot deformity. The foot deformity in congenital vertical talus consists of various components, namely a prominent calcaneus caused by the ankle equines or plantar flexion, a convex and rounded sole of the foot caused by prominence of the head of ...

5. Pes cavus - Wikipedia

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   These include shoe-fitting problems, [2] lateral ankle instability, [3] lower limb stress fractures, [4] knee pain, [5] iliotibial band syndrome, [6] back pain [7] and tripping. [ 2 ] Foot pain in people with pes cavus may result from abnormal plantar pressure loading because, structurally, the cavoid foot is regarded as being rigid and non ...

6. Ankle problems - Wikipedia

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   Ankle problems occur frequently, having symptoms of pain or discomfort in the ankles. [1] [2] Mild ankle pain can often be cured by home treatments, although these may be slow to take effect. Specialized physicians are needed if the condition is severe, especially if it has been caused by injury. [2]

7. These podiatrist-approved Oofos sandals offer 'good support ...

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   According to the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, over 23 percent of adults between the ages of 18 to 65 are living with hallux valgus, commonly known as HV or bunions. While there are ...

8. Locomotor effects of shoes - Wikipedia

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   High heels are shoes where the rearfoot (the heel) is positioned higher than the forefoot (toes). High heels of various heights are worn by men and women on a daily basis. The main reason many people wear high heeled shoes is for aesthetic purposes, where high heels are believed to enhance the wearer's physical appearance.

9. Health insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs ... - AOL

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   When Michael Adams was researching health insurance options in 2023, he had one very specific requirement: coverage for prosthetic limbs. The roughly $50,000 leg with the electronically controlled ...