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By Howard J. Tzorfas D.P.M.
Why is having flatfeet a problem? Ninety percent of foot problems are
inherited and included in that it is having flatfeet. "Flatfeet", or excessive
pronation, is when a person's feet literally either look flat or that their feet
have flattened out from walking.
There is no one cause of flatfoot in adults. One of the more common
causes is posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD). This condition affects
one of the most important tendons in the foot, the posterior tibial tendon.
This tendon's main job is to support the arch of your foot as you walk.
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Obviously, we don't want to have too much pronation. When one's feet
flatten out and are out of alignment, it affects the rest of one's body, causing
the knees to rotate in and the hips to rotate out, which can then result in lower
back pain and knee pain.
Having flatfeet can cause your feet to change as you get older. Without
the proper support, bones in your feet can change and shift causing bunions,
hammertoes, painful feet. People can also develop arthritis in their feet. A very
common problem called plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the ligament on
the bottom of your feet, can be aggravated by excessive pronation or flatfeet.
It's very important to pay attention to your feet and have them
examined by a podiatrist who can help stop your feet from getting
worse. One of the best things to help with excessive pronation or flatfeet is to
get into a pair of custom arch supports called orthotics. Yes, you can attempt
to try to help yourself by getting a pair of over-the-counter orthotics but
they are not very good. It's really important to go see a podiatrist and get
evaluated by a medical specialist who could provide you with the best care.
Most insurances will cover for orthotics. For more information call me today!
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If you have any foot problems, issues and questions,
please contact Howard J. Tzorfas, D.P.M. at 908.236.6999,
or visit: www.DrTzorfas.com. Conveniently located in the
Hunterdon Hills Plaza, 1386 Hwy 22W, Lebanon.
DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist/Foot Specialist
Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
www.DrTzorfas.com
OVER 31 YEARS IN PRACTICE Specializing in Surgical & Non-Surgical Treatment for:
• Ingrown & Fungus Nails • Plantar Warts/Children & Adults
• Custom Orthotics • Corns/Calluses • Heel Pain/Arch Pain/Plantar Fasciitis
• Foot Pain/Ankle Pain/Other Sport Injuries: Bunions/Hammertoes
• Diabetic Care/Diabetic Shoes – covered by Medicare
• DIGITAL X-RAYS AND VASCULAR TESTING ON-SITE
• Evening appointments available!
• Medicare and most insurances accepted
Call 908.236.6999 Today and Have Relief Tomorrow!
Located at the HUNTERDON HILLS PLAZA 1386 Hwy 22 W, Lebanon
Also Located at Mack Chiropractic in Little Bears Plaza, 269 Rt.31 South, Suite #5, Washington NJ 07882
908.835.1730
In Practice Since 1990!
You're in good hands
with Dr.Tzorfas!
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Being with you keeps me alive."
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