This video explains the difference between flexible and rigid flat feet by observing whether an arch appears when the foot is lifted off the ground. The doctor then discusses how rigid and flexible orthotics may be selected differently for each type.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
There are two types of flat foot: flexible and rigid. With a rigid flat foot, an arch does not appear when the foot is lifted off the ground. With a flexible flat foot, an arch appears when the foot is lifted.
The conditions are treated in similar ways, but the doctor describes using rigid orthotics for flexible flat feet and flexible, softer orthotics for rigid flat feet. A rigid orthotic does not bend, while a flexible orthotic can bend.
Key takeaways
- A flexible flat foot shows an arch when the foot is lifted, according to the video.
- A rigid flat foot does not show an arch when the foot is lifted.
- The doctor discusses different levels of orthotic rigidity for the two presentations.
