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vendredi 5 septembre 2014

Why Your Shoes May Require Arch Support Inserts For Flat Feet

By Deanne Shepard


It is not uncommon for a person to tell others that they are flat footed. This is a term that not everyone is familiar with. A person who has this problem can be helped by wearing arch support inserts for flat feet in their shoes. Although, once a foot has lost its arch it is gone, the inserts will help ease their pain.

Flat footedness simply implies that the foot no longer has an arch in it. The foot can be completely flat, or have only a small amount of curvature in it, which does not allow it to support the body in the way it should. Wearing high heels or sandals can increase the likelihood that this will become a problem because these types of footwear do not have the support that is needed. While the feet adapt to the shoes, it is not uncommon for only one foot to be affected.

Issues with the arches can be exasperated from carrying excessive body weight. While younger people can also be afflicted, they generally do not have as much issues with the problem as older people do. This could change as they age.

This affliction does not usually affect the ability to use the feet, whether walking or running. However, a person can experience pain in other areas of the feet and body, such as their back and legs. This is caused by the other areas trying to make up for the job that the foot is not doing. There may be balance issues in the body as the feet are not in the correct alignment.

One way that a person can get their weight properly dispersed and balanced on their feet is the use of arch supports. The use of these inserts assures that the foot is stepping properly which will help to decrease the stress and pain that being flat footed can cause.

There are several options for obtaining arch supports for your shoes. Locally, you may be able to get them as a department or drug store. There are even websites online that offer these products. However, it is suggested that since no two people have the same shoe size and same step, this type of product would be best if it were specially made for each person. One option is to make an appointment to be measured by a podiatrist. It is recommended that the shoes you wear most often are taken along to the appointment with you.

While it is likely that any tennis shoe you buy will have an insole, it is not equal to having an arch support. The insoles that come with the shoes are for shock absorbing and comfort. However, when the person wearing the shoes requires extra foundation, these insoles are not going to deliver. While the support of new shoes is there in the beginning, it soon dissipates. In order to keep the support needed, you will need special inserts.

Problems with foot arches is not an uncommon problem for people. Not everyone will experience it, but because we walk on a lot of surfaces that are flat, it can be a problem even for those who are not carrying excess weight. This problem can be eliminated by buying and using supports that are made especially for your feet. Offering this support can also help get rid of the pain and stress on your legs and back, which will help you live a better life.




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