A, early prevention and control flatfoot is important in the prevention, once found flatfoot, should be early functional exercise. Patients can use the following methods for functional exercise.
1, the body is straight, both feet open, both feet toes grasp the ground. Arch the back of the foot and pause for a moment.
2.Stand upright, hold the wall with both hands and do 10-20 times of continuous heel lifting, breathing evenly.
3.Straighten your body, stand with your feet turned outward, land on the outer edge of your feet, and stop briefly.
4.Straight body, hands lightly hold a fixed object, feet on the ground of the round bar to do in situ stepping 10-20 times.
5, bent body sitting on the ground, both feet in turn upward to do hooked toes, taut feet back exercises 10-20 times.
6, barefoot in summer, walking with the forefoot, usually should wear shoes with a heel.
Non-surgical treatment 1.Adjustment of activity: It is necessary to temporarily reduce the amount of activity to reduce the pain and minimize the time of walking or standing.
2, appropriate weight reduction: reduce weight, the burden on the foot is significantly reduced, can reduce the symptoms caused by flat feet.
3, exercise exercise: through exercise exercises, improve the motor function of the foot and calf muscles, to a certain extent, can improve the function of flat feet. This is one of the most important measures in conservative treatment. Practicing grasping objects with the toes is also an important method.
4.Arch support pad, heel medial pad and ankle support: The use of ankle support has the function of limiting the movement of the ankle joint, reducing the weight bearing of the foot and correcting the deformity. Pregnant women due to physiological changes caused by flat feet, the use of arch support pads can protect the tendons and ligament structure of the foot to prevent permanent flat feet caused later.
5, wear hard-soled shoes: to achieve effective support for the soles of the feet, rocker-soled shoes can reduce the stress on the ankle when walking. For those with ankle lesions, walking supports can be worn to reduce symptoms.