Most flat feet need no treatment at all — a low arch you’ve always had is simply a foot shape, not a disease. But when an arch that used to be there starts to flatten, usually on one side and usually in midlife, that’s a different, progressive condition, and one that responds far better to early treatment than late.
In this guide, Mr Matthew Welck looks at how to tell the two apart, what tends to cause a collapsing arch, and what the evidence says about bracing, exercise and surgery — including when it is actually needed.
Read the full guide: Flat Feet — When Do They Actually Need Treating?
