Hey, Ive just noticed over the past weeks Ive seen my arches fall considerably , Ive been told this is called collapsed arches but I was wondering if this has or can have any implications or cause any injuries to my feet or anywhere else?
My arches collapsed years ago. The only negative effects from it were that I walk on the inside of my feet, which was painful. I bought some orthotics and that helped. I run barefoot on the grass or some trails and that has strengthened my arches so that it isn't an issue for me anymore.
I have flat feet unfortunately. The podiatrist that made my orthotics told me that I was born with them. She said that my arches hadn't collapsed. She said if I was in my seventies then possibly this could have happened.
Using this logic have you seen them fall or just become aware of them?
And YES they can cause problems. All my injuries to achilles and calves are because of them.
Definitely wear orthotics of some kind to stabilise the foot.
A podiatrist will assess you for some arch supports, not those rubbish ones you get with a pair of Nike shoes either. I would strongly recommend you pursue this route as foot problems (as mentioned above) can often lead to madifestation in ankle, knee and even hip...Any current problems should clear up in a few months...!
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Issues from flat feet often come from elsewhere in the kinetic chain (e.g. knee or hip), Orthotics can help prevent these additional issues but corrective exercises should be considered in addition to an appointment with a specialist.
If there are any other issues/injuries in a leg, (I notice there are two post's in one here) excessive rear foot action can influence them; therefore better rehab exercises would be standing barefoot pulling yourself along the floor with your toes.
This action will force you to raise your arches without causing too much rearfoot action.
Have a look at the link below. It is called barefoot science. They have a system that progrssively strengthens the foot muscles to help the arch of the foot. It is an insole system which has a resistive cushion in it. This resistance makes the foot work against it every step you make so strengthening the muscles associated with the arch.
The creators talk about how normal orthotics restrict movement so do not actually strengthen the kinetic chain but forces the foot into a movement.
I have worn them for over a year now. I did not have severe fallen arches but did have problems with the lateral border of my foot and little toe - used to get pressure sores and callus's. I have not had a problem for about a year. Almost immediately they corrected by foot alignment. Within in a month, there was no sign of any pressure areas on the foot. Mechanically, I believe they have contributed to better ankle/foot alignment (although not quantifiable).
They may not be for everyone but is worth looking at them and speaking to podiatrists about them.
Collapsed Arches?
My arches collapsed years ago. The only negative effects from it were that I walk on the inside of my feet, which was painful. I bought some orthotics and that helped. I run barefoot on the grass or some trails and that has strengthened my arches so that it isn't an issue for me anymore.
Collapsed arches
I have flat feet unfortunately. The podiatrist that made my orthotics told me that I was born with them. She said that my arches hadn't collapsed. She said if I was in my seventies then possibly this could have happened.
Using this logic have you seen them fall or just become aware of them?
And YES they can cause problems. All my injuries to achilles and calves are because of them.
Definitely wear orthotics of some kind to stabilise the foot.
Good luck.
Collapsed Arches?
A podiatrist will assess you for some arch supports, not those rubbish ones you get with a pair of Nike shoes either. I would strongly recommend you pursue this route as foot problems (as mentioned above) can often lead to madifestation in ankle, knee and even hip...Any current problems should clear up in a few months...!
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Collapsed Arches?
i also have flat feet. Can this be cured by adding a "lift" made by the orthotist. Or is a full foot mold custom deal necesarry to cure this problem?
Collapsed Arches?
Issues from flat feet often come from elsewhere in the kinetic chain (e.g. knee or hip), Orthotics can help prevent these additional issues but corrective exercises should be considered in addition to an appointment with a specialist.
If there are any other issues/injuries in a leg, (I notice there are two post's in one here) excessive rear foot action can influence them; therefore better rehab exercises would be standing barefoot pulling yourself along the floor with your toes.
This action will force you to raise your arches without causing too much rearfoot action.
If in doubt speak to a specialist
Dan
Collapsed Arches?
Have a look at the link below. It is called barefoot science. They have a system that progrssively strengthens the foot muscles to help the arch of the foot. It is an insole system which has a resistive cushion in it. This resistance makes the foot work against it every step you make so strengthening the muscles associated with the arch.
The creators talk about how normal orthotics restrict movement so do not actually strengthen the kinetic chain but forces the foot into a movement.
I have worn them for over a year now. I did not have severe fallen arches but did have problems with the lateral border of my foot and little toe - used to get pressure sores and callus's. I have not had a problem for about a year. Almost immediately they corrected by foot alignment. Within in a month, there was no sign of any pressure areas on the foot. Mechanically, I believe they have contributed to better ankle/foot alignment (although not quantifiable).
They may not be for everyone but is worth looking at them and speaking to podiatrists about them.
http://www.barefootscience.com/us/aboutus.html
Collapsed Arches
Hi im 14 years of age ive had the same problem and now the pain is killing have you got any tips or ideas i can use for my foot cheers wb