Hello doctor, I have flat feet and need insole and boots to help me but also think I have hypermobility in ankles as I read they are linked. Is this true and what test can I do to find out?
Hello. Flat feet are not always symptomatic and neither do they need treatment as a rule. Issues such as pain, callosities, progression of dropped arch, etc., are reasons for seeking treatment. I am not getting enought information from your description to take this further. People with hypermobility are more likely to have flat feet and some may develop painful flat foot too. You may need correction through boots that will support the ankle as well as arch supports and a deep heel cup to control the heel valgus. First of all, you need a full assesment as the exact cause of your flat feet, you will need physiotherapy to strengthen the intrinsic muscles, attentions to the tibialis posterior as well as the tendoachilles is needed. Shoe inserts or custom shoes may be needed. You will need X-rays to assess the deformity and this may act as a base line to assess further progression. If you need further info then please send a detailed description and perhaps a clinical note from your podiatrist or physiotherapist A clinical picture of your feet while standing picture taken from the sides and back will help more.