pathology: fallen arches

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fallen arches

Definition

Medial longitudinal arch of the foot lowered or raised under load due to weakness of the foot muscles

ICD M21.4

Cause

  1. Lack of exercise
  2. Lack of barefoot walking
  3. incorrect footwear

Diagnosis

  1. Inspection, footprint

Symptoms

  1. mostly asymptomatic
  2. Load-dependent pain

Complications

  1. Flat foot
  2. Heel spur
  3. Knee damage
  4. Overuse pain in the foot muscles
  5. Intervertebral disc damage

Therapy

  1. Walking barefoot
  2. Wearing barefoot shoes
  3. KG
  4. Inlays

Asana practice

Since the flat foot is the preliminary stage of the flat foot, see the explanations there.