Q: Which doctor should I consult for Flat feet?
A: You should consult a podiatrist or an orthopedic specialist for flat feet.
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Q: How do I know whether I have a flat foot?
A: Flat feet are easy to identify. When persons with flat feet stand or walk, their inner foot or arch flattens and their foot may roll over to the inner side.
Q: Can flat feet occur due to genetic disorders?
A: Some cases of flat feet may be associated with genetic syndromes like Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.
Q: Can a fallen arch be fixed with exercise?
A: If stretching and strengthening exercises are carried out at an early stage, the fallen arch could recover.
Q: What percentage of population have flat feet ?
A: According to the 2012 National Foot Health Assessment conducted by the NPD Group for the Institute for Preventive Foot Health, 8 percent of U.S. adults ages 21 and older have flat feet.
