Flat feet causing pain higher up

Suffering ankle, shin, knee, hip or back pain?

We regularly see patients who experience these pains as a result of their poor foot posture. 

How does this happen? When the foot rolls into a flat position the joints in your knee, hip and back function awkwardly, resulting in stress, strain and injury to these structures. The following conditions can be caused by flat feet:

• Problems in the ankle such as tendonitis, tendon dysfunction, bony jamming and synovitis .

• Shin pain caused by shin splints and stress fracture.

• Knee problems such as patellofemoral joint dysfunction and illiotibial band syndrome and wearing of the knee cartilage on one side causing osteoarthritis.

• Lower back and pelvic problems due to repetitive strain or poor shock absorption abilities of a flat foot.

Qualified Podiatrists skilled at relieving ankle, shin, knee, hip and back pain

• Simple, effective solutions

• Avoid surgery and needles

• No referral needed

• Health Fund rebates on the spot

• More than 40 000 people helped

• Happiness guarantee for every appointment

All of our podiatrists at the Active Foot Clinic have expertise in assessing and treating foot and lower limb posture and your gait (walking pattern). At your appointment your podiatrist will take a thorough history, assesses your joints and muscles, assesses your posture and walking pattern and advises you on appropriate treatment with the goal of keeping you active for life.