Abstract

GARCIA-DOMINGUEZ, Juan de Dios  and  DIAZ-LIMA, Mariela. Flexible flatfoot in the childhood: negative influence of inappropriate footwear. Rev.Med.Electrón. [online]. 2023, vol.45, n.2, pp. 335-342.  Epub Apr 30, 2023. ISSN 1684-1824.

An analysis was carried out in relation to the adverse effects produced by the use of inadequately made footwear in patients with flexible flat feet in pediatric ages; we carried out an anatomical-functional reminder of the foot as a basic structure for standing and walking. The functional adaptability of the feet was valued in those populations with the habit of walking barefoot, also making a description of the basic characteristics that a properly made footwear must have. We address the different therapeutic approaches and their behavior over time. We highlight the widespread use in our society of inappropriate footwear, mainly of the flip-flop type, and its negative influence on the feet of those children with flexible flat feet and valgus of the ankle.

Keywords : flexible flatfoot; inappropriate footwear; children; foot deformities; gait; valgus ankle.

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