Flat Feet: Diagnosis & Tests (Pes Planus, Fallen Arches, Pes Planovalgus, Excessive Pronation, Talipes Calcaneal Valgus)

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Flat Feet

Alternate Names : Pes Planus, Fallen Arches, Pes Planovalgus, Excessive Pronation, Talipes Calcaneal Valgus

Flat Feet | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

The condition can be diagnosed just by looking at the feet. The healthcare provider looks for any change in the arch shape when weight is put on the foot. Often the position of the heel from behind is checked. Instead of standing straight up, the heel rolls to the inside. This rolling is called pronation.

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Author: Bill O'Halloran, DPM
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 05/18/01

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