“Flat feet,” also referred to as pes planus, is a common foot condition that affects as many as 1 in 4 people throughout their lifetime. When you have flat feet, the arch bones in your feet are low to ...

When the arch in the foot loses strength, this main supportive structure begins to collapse which causes the foot to literally flatten. Discomfort from flat feet often doesn't occur for years. The ...

If you have flat feet, your feet don’t have a normal arch when you’re standing. This can cause pain when you do extensive physical activity. The condition is referred to as pes planus, or fallen ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Meet the Experts: Elizabeth Daughtry, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S., a ...

When I was a kid, my pediatrician was very concerned that my overpronated gait meant that I was on my way to having my father’s flat feet. My parents, determined to derail this, enrolled me in ballet ...

This is part of our series on kids’ health. Read the other articles in our series here. Children with flat feet, also called pes planus, have a flattening of the arch during standing and walking. Flat ...