Flat Footed
Abnormally High Arches
An overly-high arch ("hollow foot") can also cause problems. Army studies have found that recruits with the highest arches have the most lower-limb injuries and that flat-footed recruits have the least. Contrary to the general impression, the hollow foot is much more common than the flat foot.
Clawfoot, or pes cavus, is a deformity of the foot marked by very high arches and very long toes. Clawfoot is a hereditary condition, but can also occur when muscles in the foot...
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Foot Pain: Heel Pain
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Flat Feet"Flat foot," or pes planus, is a defect of the foot that eliminates the arch. The condition is most often inherited. Arches, however, can... Read more »
Foot pain
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pain or discomfort can be felt anywhere in the foot, including the heel, toes, arch, instep, sole, or ankles. See also: Ankle pain ... Read more »
Foot Pain: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A risk factor is anything that increases your chances of getting a disease or condition. The following are factors that increase your risk for foot... Read more »
Foot Pain: Prevention
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Corns and CallusesA corn is a protective layer of dead skin cells that forms due to repeated friction. It is cone-shaped and has a knobby core that... Read more »
Foot Pain: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Foot pain is very common. About 75% of people in the United States have foot pain at some time in their lives. Most foot pain is caused by shoes that... Read more »
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