Given the pounding your feet take while running, it's not surprising that you will have some pain occasionally during or after a run. Pes planus is a condition in which the arch or instep of the foot collapses and comes in contact with the ground. Knowing the cause is also essential in prescribing the best possible treatment. Deviations in the normal structure of the MLA can produce unbalanced, functionally unstable conditions, as is the case with pes planus or pes cavus.21 Either a pronated foot witih pes planus or a supinated foot with pes cavus may cause abnormal ankle strategies, possibly leading to a loss of balance.35-36 These types of alterations to sensory input increase the risk of injury in athletes suffering from chronic ankle instability,35 and could have similar effects in baseball pitchers who have experienced structural changes to the arch. These variables are a part of every training program and need to be manipulated individually and as a group in a way that allows the body to develop a "tolerance" to the activity so progression can occur without injury. Ps I think the terms Pes Planus and Pes Cavus are ok and should not be banned - while not a Diagnosis - as has been used it is a clearly recognized foot type. This often results in over-pronation, a condition where the foot turns inward as we step which places the impact on the outside part of the heels. Ideally, the impact should be centered on the heel area and when it is not, the foot is not aligned properly and undue stress on placed on the ankles, knees, hips, and back as each tries to compensate for the imbalance. Good quality arch supports not only help to strengthen the arch but also offer shock absorption in the heel and forefoot areas. But, since no two people have the same foot, as all feet are unique, different people find different styles to be beneficial. When children do not develop an arch in the foot, the flat feet last a lifetime. We all hear the terms flat feet, high arches, collapsed arches but the fact is, only 15% of people have what can be classified as a neutral arch. The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Pes planus. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Pes planus, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker , to add and remove symptoms and research your condition. A condition in which one or more of the arches of the foot have flattened out. The following list of conditions have ' Pes planus ' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom. Select from the following alphabetical view of conditions which include a symptom of Pes planus or choose View All. Ask or answer a question about symptoms or diseases at one of our free interactive user forums. Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Pes planus, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals. For those who experience pain from their flat feet, weight loss may help.
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