The Conversation – Steven Edwards
Every day, parents around the world are told their child’s flat feet are normal and they will grow out of it.
This isn’t true – they just grow up and out of their paediatricians’ practice.
There’s no evidence children’s flat feet correct themselves with time.
Failure to intervene when problem flat feet are identified is a disservice to the child. Research shows they don’t get better, and usually get worse.