Treatment flatfoot in Frantiskovy Lazne

Flatfoot is the change in the physiologically normal forms of the arches of the foot, in which the shock absorbing functions are disturbed. There are transverse, longitudinal and combined flatfoot depending on which of the arches of the foot flattens. Also, flat feet are divided into congenital and acquired, and acquired, in turn, can be static, traumatic, rachitic or paralytic. Manifesting flat feet visually, painful sensations when walking, constant formation of corns, skin growths and inflammations, awkward gait, fatigue. In the later stages of the foot are deformed so that it is impossible not to notice. Transverse flatfoot is treated only at stage I, at stage II and III - only surgically. The first stage shows the normalization of body weight, the purchase of comfortable shoes with special insoles and rollers, reducing the load. Longitudinal flatfoot is treated with proper walking, barefoot walking, regular unloading of the feet, physical therapy, massage, and physiotherapy. Also, indicated wearing orthopedic shoes. In extreme cases, operations are performed.