Pes planus or flat foot is a loss of arch height on the inner side of your foot. It is also known as “fallen arches”. Flat foot may be asymptomatic (not painful) but can lead to other conditions such as plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, and increased risk for injury. There are many factors that contribute to this condition including foot deformity, diabetes, obesity, poor footwear, muscle dysfunction (tibialis posterior), and more. Did you know: we are all born with flat feet and may not develop our arch until after 3 years of age! Our therapists are trained to identify pes planus and create a treatment plan to restore foot posture, flexibility, and strength. Your plan may also include the use of orthotics to initially help train the arch.