Adult flat feet can be corrected in most cases, which can be corrected through functional exercises, corrective devices and surgical correction.
1. Functional exercise: If the patient’s symptoms are mild, it can be corrected by means of functional exercise, such as toe flexion and extension exercises, jumping rope, running on tiptoe, etc. If the patient insists on performing functional exercise, the normal arch shape will be restored gradually. Adherence to functional exercises will gradually restore the normal arch shape and eliminate flat feet.
2. Orthopedic devices: patients can wear specific supports or orthopedic insoles. Orthopedic devices can also be used to correct flat feet with mild symptoms.
3. Surgery: For patients with more severe symptoms, such as arthritis, bone deformities, etc., surgery should be considered. Surgery can restore the height of the arch of the foot, and after the operation, the patient can cooperate with muscle exercise, so that the flat foot can be better corrected.
The choice of treatment varies from person to person. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital for evaluation and be treated accordingly under the advice of the doctor.