Question

Mention the causes for the Flat Foot. 

Answer 1

The condition known as flatfoot occurs when the arch or curve of the foot becomes smaller or diminished. Common causes of flat feet include:

1. Genetic influences, since genes can transmit flat feet from parents to children.
2. Weak arches, in which the foot flattens against the ground when standing yet the arch is visible when a person sits.
3. Injury to the foot or ankle.
4. Rheumatoid arthritis or arthritis.
5. Posterior tibial tendon injury, dysfunction, or rupture.
6. Injuries of the neurological system or muscles, including spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, or cerebral palsy.