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Mention the causes for the Flat Foot.
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Solution
The condition known as flatfoot occurs when the arch or curve of the foot becomes smaller or diminished. Common causes of flat feet include:
- Genetic influences, since genes can transmit flat feet from parents to children.
- Weak arches, in which the foot flattens against the ground when standing yet the arch is visible when a person sits.
- Injury to the foot or ankle.
- Rheumatoid arthritis or arthritis.
- Posterior tibial tendon injury, dysfunction, or rupture.
- Injuries of the neurological system or muscles, including spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, or cerebral palsy.
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Chapter 5: Health Education and Health Problems - Questions [Page 165]
