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The Short Foot Exercise (SFE) is the Best Thing That Happened to Flat Feet
If your flatfeet are causing you problems such as foot pain or ankle pain, then you definitely need to see a physician. Chances are that your doctor will firstly recommend non-surgical options to help with your condition, aside from giving painkillers. Of course, you would not want to go straight into the operation theater, right?…
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Famous Basketball Athletes with Flatfeet
Flat foot is an issue for athletes across the globe. Whether it be runners, footballers, or even basketball players, they’re all worried if their humble arches will slow them down. From our article on the disadvantages of flatfoot towards athletes, we’ve highlighted multiple reasons to why people with flatfeet would theoretically perform worse than others.…
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Are Flat Feet a Disadvantage in Sports? Insights for Runners, Basketball Players, and Footballers
Flat feet can impact performance and injury risk differently across sports. Running, basketball, and football see varied effects, with running showing reduced speed and endurance, basketball exhibiting postural instability, and football risking knee injuries. Orthotics offer some mitigation.
