AI-Designed Support for Flat Feet & PTTD

Custom orthotics for flat feet and PTTD provide arch support and motion control to reduce strain on the posterior tibial tendon. AI analysis identifies your specific foot collapse pattern to create targeted support that improves stability and reduces progressive deformity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of arch support works best for flat feet?

Medial rearfoot posting with customized arch height provides optimal support for flat feet. AI assessment determines exact posting angles and arch contours needed for your specific foot structure and stability requirements.

How do custom orthotics prevent PTTD progression?

Custom orthotics reduce strain on the posterior tibial tendon by controlling excessive pronation and providing medial arch support. This prevents further tendon degeneration and maintains foot structure stability. Learn more about how our AI assessment works.

Can orthotics fix flat feet permanently?

Orthotics improve foot function and prevent progression but don't permanently restructure adult flat feet. They provide long-term symptom relief and functional improvement when worn consistently during weight-bearing activities.

What's the difference between rigid and flexible flat feet treatment?

Flexible flat feet benefit from arch support and motion control, while rigid flat feet require accommodation and pressure redistribution. Our AI assessment identifies your foot type to design appropriate correction strategies.

Orthotics for Flat Feet & PTTD

AI-designed medial support and arch corrections for flat feet and posterior tibial tendon dysfunction with appropriate posting and optional medial flange for stability.

Treatment Overview

Flat feet and PTTD require medial rearfoot posting and optional medial flange for instability control. Our AI avoids medial posting when lateral ankle pain is present, instead using alternative support strategies to prevent overcorrection and ensure optimal comfort and function.

How This Helps

Medial support controls excessive pronation at the subtalar joint, reducing tissue stress along the medial arch and posterior tibial tendon. By improving sagittal plane function and providing appropriate arch height, orthotics restore efficient foot mechanics and reduce compensatory strain throughout the kinetic chain.

Subtalar Joint Control

Medial posting limits excessive pronation and provides stability during weight-bearing activities.

Tissue Stress Reduction

Proper arch support reduces strain on plantar fascia, posterior tibial tendon, and medial structures.

Sagittal Plane Function

Enhanced forward progression and improved push-off efficiency through better arch mechanics.

What You'll Feel

Immediate Improvements

  • Better arch support and reduced foot fatigue
  • More stable feeling when walking or standing
  • Reduced heel and ankle rolling inward
  • Less medial ankle and arch discomfort

Long-term Benefits

  • Slowed progression of arch collapse
  • Improved knee and hip alignment
  • Enhanced athletic performance and endurance
  • Reduced compensatory pain patterns

⚠️ When to Avoid or Seek Professional Care

Avoid Medial Posting If:

  • • Lateral ankle pain or instability
  • • Rigid flatfoot (no arch flexibility)
  • • Lateral column overload symptoms
  • • History of lateral ankle sprains
  • • Supinated foot type

Seek Clinical Care For:

  • • Rapid progression of deformity
  • • Severe pain limiting daily activities
  • • Inability to perform single heel raises
  • • Suspected tarsal coalition
  • • Diabetic foot complications
  • • Neurological symptoms

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between flat feet and PTTD?

Flat feet can be painless and present from birth, while PTTD involves progressive arch collapse with pain and dysfunction of the posterior tibial tendon. PTTD requires more aggressive medial support.

When should I avoid medial posting?

Avoid aggressive medial posting if you have lateral ankle pain, lateral column overload, or rigid flatfoot. Our AI identifies these contraindications and adjusts support accordingly.

What is a medial flange and when do I need it?

A medial flange is extended medial arch support for severe instability. It's recommended for advanced PTTD with significant heel valgus or when standard posting isn't sufficient.

Can flat feet orthotics help with knee pain?

Yes, proper arch support can reduce compensatory knee stress from overpronation. By controlling excessive foot motion, orthotics often help with medial knee discomfort associated with flat feet.

Get Personalized Flat Feet Support

Our AI determines the right amount of medial support for your specific flat feet pattern, avoiding overcorrection while providing optimal stability.

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