Causes of Flat Foot: Flat foot deformity occurs due to the loss of tone in the muscle supporting the foot which result in the flattening of the arch. The defect is mostly caused due to Bad or faulty Posture; Standing for a long time; lack of exercise; Unsuitable or without arch local footwear; overweight of the body.
Remedial Measures to Flat Foot:
1. Walking with feet parallel to each other, also walking on the outer border of the feet to strengthen the interferers.
2. Bending of the toes downwards round a point of resistance.
3. Picking up marbles with toes
4. Walking on heels and toes
5. Walking with feet parallel to each other.
6. Backward and forward hopping with knees bent.
7. Walking on slopes.