
06/21/2025
Flatfoot Isn’t Always “Nothing” — Dysfunction Starts Early 👣
Pain is late. Dysfunction is the early warning sign. In kids, flexible flatfoot can hide silent biomechanical issues — and we have the tools to intervene before damage is done.
🔧 Orthotic support 🧘♂️ Gastroc stretching 🦶 Intrinsic foot strengthening 📈 Functional rehab
💡 Early conservative treatment isn’t overtreatment — it’s preventative biomechanics. By reframing flatfoot as early-stage dysfunction, we create an opportunity to prevent long-term joint, tendon, and structural issues.
Not all flatfeet need surgery — but they do deserve attention. Let’s evolve how we care