Ankle alignment causing flat feet
Most flatfeet that we see here in our clinic at Dubai Podiatry Centre are actually not real flatfeet. Most of the conditions we see involve the ankle rolling inwards, which depresses the arch in the foot. Making an orthotic that addresses the ankle deviation by aligning the ankle into a straight position will engage and lift the arches up again. This movement is achieved with an orthotic that is tilted. In almost every case, one foot leans in more than the other. Therefore, the tilts added to the left and the right orthotic will be different. Just as lenses in eye glasses are usually different prescriptions, this is also the case for orthotics that correct the ankle misalignment.
6 comments
Danika
April 13, 2018 at 11:36 pm
This is incredible. I’m 32 and I have this with my ankles. Can it be fixed at my age?
Dubai Podiatry Centre
April 15, 2018 at 4:22 pm
Yes Danika, it can be forced – better to come for a consultation to see your feet. Please call for an appointment or book online to see Podiatrist Michelle Champlin for a detailed assessment and treatment plan. Best wishes, Dubai Podiatry Centre
Maitha
April 13, 2018 at 11:37 pm
My 3 children have this. I also have this. Can we all come together to your Center? Thanks Maitha
Dubai Podiatry Centre
April 15, 2018 at 4:21 pm
Dear Maitha, Yes it can run in families. It is a good idea to come all together and we can make one long appointment for everyone together.Please call for an appointment or book online to see Podiatrist Michelle Champlin for a detailed assessment and treatment plan. Best wishes, Dubai Podiatry Centre
Asma sarmad
August 15, 2018 at 11:39 am
Hi my son is mild cp he can walk with lil support but not independently i hvae seen some videos about arthotics which help these kind of kids to walk is it so?
Dubai Podiatry Centre
September 2, 2018 at 11:05 am
Dear Asma, Thank you for your message – you can send us a message on WhatsApp 0503553024 and the nurses will ask for photos etc and maybe a video to see what is the problem and how we can help. Best wishes, DPC