Flat foot

Flat foot is a postural deformity in which the arch on the inner side of the foot is lowered or absent, so the whole sole touches the ground. Causes: weak muscles and ligaments of the foot, obesity, wearing ill-fitting shoes, standing for long periods, heredity. Corrective measures: walking on toes and on the outer edges of the feet, picking up objects with the toes, walking on sand, using arch supports and well-fitting shoes, and reducing excess body weight.