How to determine longitudinal flatfoot

How to determine flat feet

Flat feet refers to a change in the normal shape of the foot area. Women are most susceptible to this disease. With this disease, a lowering of the arch of the foot is observed, followed by deformation of the main functions. For those people who are prone to flat feet, the best way is to buy orthopedic insoles in order to stop the progression of the disease.

How to determine the presence of a disease

This disease can be determined not only by going to a medical facility, but also at home.

Types of the disease described:

You need to know a number of symptoms indicating the presence of the disease:

• thickening of the inner and outer arches of the foot;
• leg swelling;
• fatigue and aching in the feet;
• constant trampling of shoes, regardless of their quality and prices;
• change in the shape of the fingers;
• the appearance of dry calluses;
• clubfoot is observed;
• location of the big toe on the opposite side of the foot.

Doctors have achieved positive results in the treatment of flat feet in people, regardless of their age, using orthopedic insoles and arch supports. You can familiarize yourself with the variety of types of insoles on this website, the range of which will pleasantly surprise you. Before purchasing an orthopedic product, consult your doctor.

Methods for determining flat feet

There are several similar ways to determine flat feet while at home.

The most famous way is to smear your foot generously with paint or rich cream, vegetable oil and stand on a clean piece of paper. The main thing is that the solution does not turn out liquid. The sheet of paper should lie on a hard and level surface (preferably the floor). Place your foot straight on the sheet and hold in this position for 2.3 minutes. Then you should carefully remove the foot from the sheet. Pay attention to your foot. A completely painted foot indicates the presence of a disease.

The second method begins the same way as the first, with a sheet of paper and a generously lubricated foot. In this method, you should draw the first line from the big toe to the middle of the heel. Starting from the center of the heel to the space between the index and middle fingers, draw a second line. If there is a depression in the figure extending to the right beyond both lines, flat feet are not observed.

Third way. Measure your foot height and length. Multiply the resulting height figure by one hundred, then divide by the length. The norm will be considered an indicator from 29 to 31.