{"id":4082,"date":"2026-01-16T15:29:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T14:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drarebeccaordovas.com\/?p=4082"},"modified":"2026-01-16T15:29:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T14:29:41","slug":"flat-feet-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drarebeccaordovas.com\/en\/flat-feet-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Flat feet in children: what they are, when to worry, and how to treat them at home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"536\">Have you noticed that your child places their whole foot flat on the ground when walking, wears out their shoes unevenly, gets tired easily, or complains of pain after walking or playing sports? In many cases, these signs may be related to <strong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"390\">pediatric flat feet<\/strong>, a common foot condition during childhood which, although often benign, requires medical assessment when it causes symptoms like those described.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"838\">At <strong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"566\">Equipo M\u00e9dico Ordov\u00e1s<\/strong>, we offer a <strong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"632\">pediatric orthopedic home-visit service in Madrid<\/strong>, led by a specialist in musculoskeletal development in children. This allows for an accurate diagnosis of what is normal versus what is not, without the need for travel, in a calm and familiar environment.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u00edndice de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/drarebeccaordovas.com\/en\/flat-feet-in-children\/#What_are_the_most_common_causes_of_pediatric_flat_feet\" >What are the most common causes of pediatric flat feet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/drarebeccaordovas.com\/en\/flat-feet-in-children\/#Normal_development\" >Normal development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/drarebeccaordovas.com\/en\/flat-feet-in-children\/#Genetic_predisposition\" >Genetic predisposition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/drarebeccaordovas.com\/en\/flat-feet-in-children\/#Muscle_hypotonia_or_ligament_laxity\" >Muscle hypotonia or ligament laxity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/drarebeccaordovas.com\/en\/flat-feet-in-children\/#Overweight\" >Overweight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/drarebeccaordovas.com\/en\/flat-feet-in-children\/#Associated_medical_conditions_or_foot_bone_abnormalities\" >Associated medical conditions or foot bone abnormalities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/drarebeccaordovas.com\/en\/flat-feet-in-children\/#What_are_the_consequences_of_flat_feet\" >What are the consequences of flat feet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/drarebeccaordovas.com\/en\/flat-feet-in-children\/#How_are_flat_feet_diagnosed_during_a_home_visit\" >How are flat feet diagnosed during a home visit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/drarebeccaordovas.com\/en\/flat-feet-in-children\/#How_are_flat_feet_diagnosed_during_a_home_visit-2\" >How are flat feet diagnosed during a home visit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/drarebeccaordovas.com\/en\/flat-feet-in-children\/#How_can_flat_feet_be_treated\" >How can flat feet be treated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/drarebeccaordovas.com\/en\/flat-feet-in-children\/#What_happens_if_flat_feet_are_not_treated\" >What happens if flat feet are not treated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/drarebeccaordovas.com\/en\/flat-feet-in-children\/#When_should_you_consult_a_pediatric_orthopedic_specialist\" >When should you consult a pediatric orthopedic specialist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/drarebeccaordovas.com\/en\/flat-feet-in-children\/#Benefits_of_home_diagnosis_and_treatment\" >Benefits of home diagnosis and treatment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"883\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_flat_feet_in_children\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"883\">What are flat feet in children?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1059\">Flat feet (pes planus) are a foot shape in which the <strong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"974\">medial arch is reduced or absent<\/strong>, causing much or all of the sole to come into contact with the ground when standing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1308\">In young children, flat feet are usually <strong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1132\">physiological and flexible<\/strong>, as the arch has not yet fully developed. In fact, most babies and toddlers have flat feet, and in many cases the arch appears naturally between the ages of <strong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1307\">5 and 8 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1335\">A problem may arise when:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1532\">\n<li data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1406\">\n<p data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1406\">Flat feet persist beyond the expected age and are <strong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1404\">symptomatic<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1454\">\n<p data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1454\">The foot is <strong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1437\">not flexible<\/strong> on examination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1478\">\n<p data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1478\"><strong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1465\">Pain<\/strong> is present<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1532\">\n<p data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1532\">Flat feet are associated with other abnormalities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1601\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_common_causes_of_pediatric_flat_feet\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1601\">What are the most common causes of pediatric flat feet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1715\">The causes of flat feet are varied and depend largely on the child\u2019s age. The main contributing factors include:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1745\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Normal_development\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1743\">Normal development<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"2092\">This is the most common situation and involves an early absence of the arch. It occurs in most young children because the arch has not yet visibly formed. It may be due to a fat pad in the arch area and natural ligament laxity. This type of flat foot, known as <strong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2046\">flexible or physiological flat foot<\/strong>, is considered a normal stage of development.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2126\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Genetic_predisposition\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2124\">Genetic predisposition<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2352\">There is a significant hereditary component. If one or both parents have flat feet, the likelihood that the child will develop them is higher. This is often related to inherited ligament laxity or a particular bone structure.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2399\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muscle_hypotonia_or_ligament_laxity\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2397\">Muscle hypotonia or ligament laxity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2668\">Weakness of the intrinsic foot and leg muscles, or excessive elasticity of the ligaments supporting the arch (<strong data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2527\">hypermobility<\/strong>), can prevent the arch from forming or being maintained properly. Ligament laxity may be part of a generalized joint hypermobility syndrome.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2690\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overweight\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2688\">Overweight<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2935\">Increased mechanical load on the weight-bearing structures of the foot places extra stress on the ligaments and tendons of the arch. Excess weight can accelerate muscular and ligament fatigue, contributing to arch collapse and related symptoms.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"3003\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Associated_medical_conditions_or_foot_bone_abnormalities\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"3001\">Associated medical conditions or foot bone abnormalities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3093\">Flat feet may also be linked to other underlying diseases or structural bone alterations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3346\">A pediatric orthopedic specialist can determine whether flat feet are part of normal development or whether specific follow-up and treatment are required. The key is to assess whether the foot is <strong data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3312\">flexible or rigid<\/strong> and whether symptoms are present.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3399\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_consequences_of_flat_feet\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3399\">What are the consequences of flat feet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3617\">Many children have no symptoms. However, when flat feet are rigid, associated with overweight, or accompanied by a shortened Achilles tendon, they can cause problems that affect quality of life and physical activity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3672\">Common symptoms of <strong data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3663\">symptomatic flat feet<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3674\" data-end=\"4149\">\n<li data-start=\"3674\" data-end=\"3770\">\n<p data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3770\"><strong data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3689\">Foot pain<\/strong>, especially in the arch area, due to excessive strain on ligaments and tendons<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3872\">\n<p data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3872\"><strong data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3808\">Fatigue when walking or running<\/strong>, as foot and leg muscles work inefficiently to stabilize gait<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3951\">\n<p data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3951\"><strong data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3923\">Clumsiness or avoidance of physical activity<\/strong>, due to reduced stability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3952\" data-end=\"4036\">\n<p data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"4036\"><strong data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"3978\">Knee strain and pain<\/strong>, caused by altered foot alignment (excessive pronation)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4149\">\n<p data-start=\"4039\" data-end=\"4149\"><strong data-start=\"4039\" data-end=\"4059\">Postural changes<\/strong>, such as slouched posture, rounded shoulders, knock-knees, or increased lumbar lordosis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4156\" data-end=\"4211\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_flat_feet_diagnosed_during_a_home_visit\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4211\">How are flat feet diagnosed during a home visit?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4378\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4080 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/drarebeccaordovas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pies-planos.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"362\" \/>A pediatric orthopedic home visit avoids unnecessary travel and allows for a thorough musculoskeletal assessment in a relaxed, familiar setting. Evaluation includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4380\" data-end=\"5023\">\n<li data-start=\"4380\" data-end=\"4525\">\n<p data-start=\"4382\" data-end=\"4525\"><strong data-start=\"4382\" data-end=\"4444\">Assessment of foot support with and without weight-bearing<\/strong>, observing how the foot behaves when standing, walking, sitting, or lying down<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4526\" data-end=\"4659\">\n<p data-start=\"4528\" data-end=\"4659\"><strong data-start=\"4528\" data-end=\"4557\">Gait and posture analysis<\/strong>, observing walking patterns, limping, leg rotation, asymmetries, and signs of scoliosis or kyphosis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4660\" data-end=\"4772\">\n<p data-start=\"4662\" data-end=\"4772\"><strong data-start=\"4662\" data-end=\"4715\">Evaluation of arch flexibility and joint mobility<\/strong>, to differentiate between flexible and rigid flat feet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4773\" data-end=\"4895\">\n<p data-start=\"4775\" data-end=\"4895\"><strong data-start=\"4775\" data-end=\"4823\">Assessment of ankle, knee, and hip alignment<\/strong>, checking for bow legs, knock-knees, ankle position, and hip rotation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4896\" data-end=\"5023\">\n<p data-start=\"4898\" data-end=\"5023\"><strong data-start=\"4898\" data-end=\"4929\">Review of everyday footwear<\/strong>, including shoe type, wear patterns, and suitability for the child\u2019s age and activity level<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4156\" data-end=\"4211\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_flat_feet_diagnosed_during_a_home_visit-2\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4211\">How are flat feet diagnosed during a home visit?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4378\">A pediatric orthopedic home visit avoids unnecessary travel and allows for a thorough musculoskeletal assessment in a relaxed, familiar setting. Evaluation includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4380\" data-end=\"5023\">\n<li data-start=\"4380\" data-end=\"4525\">\n<p data-start=\"4382\" data-end=\"4525\"><strong data-start=\"4382\" data-end=\"4444\">Assessment of foot support with and without weight-bearing<\/strong>, observing how the foot behaves when standing, walking, sitting, or lying down<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4526\" data-end=\"4659\">\n<p data-start=\"4528\" data-end=\"4659\"><strong data-start=\"4528\" data-end=\"4557\">Gait and posture analysis<\/strong>, observing walking patterns, limping, leg rotation, asymmetries, and signs of scoliosis or kyphosis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4660\" data-end=\"4772\">\n<p data-start=\"4662\" data-end=\"4772\"><strong data-start=\"4662\" data-end=\"4715\">Evaluation of arch flexibility and joint mobility<\/strong>, to differentiate between flexible and rigid flat feet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4773\" data-end=\"4895\">\n<p data-start=\"4775\" data-end=\"4895\"><strong data-start=\"4775\" data-end=\"4823\">Assessment of ankle, knee, and hip alignment<\/strong>, checking for bow legs, knock-knees, ankle position, and hip rotation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4896\" data-end=\"5023\">\n<p data-start=\"4898\" data-end=\"5023\"><strong data-start=\"4898\" data-end=\"4929\">Review of everyday footwear<\/strong>, including shoe type, wear patterns, and suitability for the child\u2019s age and activity level<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"5030\" data-end=\"5066\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_flat_feet_be_treated\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5033\" data-end=\"5066\">How can flat feet be treated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5068\" data-end=\"5160\">Treatment is individualized and depends on the child\u2019s age, symptoms, and type of flat foot:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5162\" data-end=\"5987\">\n<li data-start=\"5162\" data-end=\"5391\">\n<p data-start=\"5164\" data-end=\"5391\"><strong data-start=\"5164\" data-end=\"5194\">Observation and follow-up:<\/strong> for flexible, painless flat feet, as natural arch development is expected. Parents are reassured, regular check-ups are scheduled, and free physical activity and barefoot walking are encouraged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5392\" data-end=\"5499\">\n<p data-start=\"5394\" data-end=\"5499\"><strong data-start=\"5394\" data-end=\"5417\">Targeted exercises:<\/strong> physiotherapy is helpful when muscle tightness or tendon shortening is present.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5500\" data-end=\"5667\">\n<p data-start=\"5502\" data-end=\"5667\"><strong data-start=\"5502\" data-end=\"5527\">Appropriate footwear:<\/strong> comfortable, functional shoes with a flexible sole, stable heel, and wide toe box. Rigid shoes or prefabricated arches should be avoided.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5668\" data-end=\"5868\">\n<p data-start=\"5670\" data-end=\"5868\"><strong data-start=\"5670\" data-end=\"5720\">Custom orthotic insoles (only when necessary):<\/strong> they do not correct the foot but help improve alignment and relieve symptoms. They must be personalized and based on gait and footprint analysis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5869\" data-end=\"5987\">\n<p data-start=\"5871\" data-end=\"5987\"><strong data-start=\"5871\" data-end=\"5909\">Postural education and monitoring:<\/strong> posture guidance and regular follow-up to adapt treatment as the child grows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5989\" data-end=\"6223\"><strong data-start=\"5989\" data-end=\"6000\">Surgery<\/strong> is considered only in very specific cases, when conservative treatment has completely failed and flat feet cause persistent, disabling pain or functional limitation, or when underlying structural abnormalities are present.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6230\" data-end=\"6279\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_flat_feet_are_not_treated\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6233\" data-end=\"6279\">What happens if flat feet are not treated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6281\" data-end=\"6450\">When flat feet are symptomatic, lack of proper evaluation and follow-up can lead to long-term musculoskeletal problems due to chronic biomechanical imbalance, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6452\" data-end=\"7016\">\n<li data-start=\"6452\" data-end=\"6583\">\n<p data-start=\"6454\" data-end=\"6583\"><strong data-start=\"6454\" data-end=\"6482\">Chronic foot or leg pain<\/strong>, such as heel pain (plantar fasciitis), Achilles or posterior tibial tendinitis, and metatarsalgia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6584\" data-end=\"6664\">\n<p data-start=\"6586\" data-end=\"6664\"><strong data-start=\"6586\" data-end=\"6607\">Knee and hip pain<\/strong>, caused by misalignment spreading upward from the foot<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6665\" data-end=\"6763\">\n<p data-start=\"6667\" data-end=\"6763\"><strong data-start=\"6667\" data-end=\"6696\">Reduced physical activity<\/strong>, leading to a more sedentary lifestyle and potential weight gain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6764\" data-end=\"6853\">\n<p data-start=\"6766\" data-end=\"6853\"><strong data-start=\"6766\" data-end=\"6792\">Abnormal gait patterns<\/strong>, with inefficient walking and increased energy expenditure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6854\" data-end=\"7016\">\n<p data-start=\"6856\" data-end=\"7016\"><strong data-start=\"6856\" data-end=\"6889\">Progressive postural problems<\/strong>, including postural scoliosis, increased lordosis or kyphosis, back pain, and toe deformities such as bunions or hammer toes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7018\" data-end=\"7186\">Early detection is key, especially in growing children. 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