As a common abnormal foot shape, flat feet have increasingly become a hidden danger affecting people's quality of life. In China, the incidence of flat feet is increasing year by year, which has attracted widespread attention. The purpose of this article is to illustrate the close relationship between flat feet and foot health, with a view to raising awareness of foot health.
Flat feet, also known as flat feet, refers to the condition that the arch-shaped structure of the soles of the feet is not obvious or completely disappears, resulting in uneven force on the soles of the feet during walking and movement. The occurrence of flat feet is associated with factors such as genetics, obesity, prolonged standing or sedentary periods, etc. Studies have shown that patients with flat feet have uneven distribution of foot stress during sports and daily activities, which can easily lead to excessive stress on foot muscles, ligaments, joints, etc., which in turn leads to a series of foot diseases.
First of all, people with flat feet are prone to symptoms such as foot fatigue and pain. Due to the weakening or disappearance of the arch structure of the plantar foot, the plantar bearing force of flat feet is unevenly distributed when walking, which increases the burden on the foot muscles and ligaments, which can easily lead to fatigue and pain. In the long run, it may lead to foot muscle strain, fasciitis and other diseases.
Secondly, the effect of flat feet on the stability of the foot joints cannot be ignored. The joints of the feet are under tremendous pressure during walking and sports, and flat feet lead to laxity of the plantar ligaments, reduced joint stability, and are prone to joint wear, arthritis and other diseases.
In addition, flat feet may also affect the health of lower limb joints such as knees and hips. Due to the instability of foot support, the knee and hip joints are subjected to abnormal force distribution during exercise, which increases the risk of joint wear and tear, which can lead to knee pain, hip joint diseases and other problems over time.
In order to maintain foot health, it is essential to prevent and ** flat feet. For patients with flat feet, the following measures are recommended: First, choose suitable shoes and avoid wearing high heels or shoes that are too tight;The second is to increase plantar muscle exercises, such as tiptoeing, stepping on balance balls, etc.;The third is to maintain a normal weight and avoid obesity aggravating the burden on the feetFourth, regular foot examinations are carried out to detect and improve foot diseases in time.
In conclusion, flat feet are closely related to foot health. We should fully understand the potential harm of flat feet to foot health, and actively prevent and improve the quality of life in order to maintain foot health and improve quality of life. DL Prosthetic Orthotics (Beijing) ** Harbin Branch specializes in the production of such related products, and can be consulted if there is a demand.