Heel Pain

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Most people think flat feet = weak feet. 

Did you know? Pronation (arch lowering) when we hit the ground is actually vital to our movement pattern. If the arch does not lower, the foot is at risk to soft tissue injuries in the forefoot and ankle sprains. 

Foot types that have large contact surface area with the ground. The foot is able to re-supinate (aka - arch reactivation) during forward propulsion. Making the foot a strong lever ready to walk, run or jump. 

Why do these people have no issues with their flat feet? 

• Genetic predisposition of foot type (ancestry) 
• Sports or athletic conditioning
• Barefoot strength training 
• Choose appropriate fitting footwear

This foot type will typically present with a poor arch reactivation during toe off and pain in the mid foot, plantar fascia or inside shin. 

Causes: 

• Prior injury to inside of ankle/foot with poor rehab
• Tibialis Posterior Tendon Dysfunction
• Overuse during sports and running
• Many years of long standing at work
• Ill fitting footwear
• Poor pelvic strength and walking patterns
• Big toe osteoarthritis or joint degeneration
• Weak big toe and mid foot muscles
• Weak dorsi flexors during ground clearance/swing
• Sensory or balance deterioration 
• Knee injury or joint degeneration 

At Health Systems Go, we will work closely with you to ensure the condition does not progress or deteriorate further.