Flatfoot is a condition that is characterised by deformity. There are different kinds of Flatfoot Deformities but one of the most common is Flexible Flatfoot, which typically begins in childhood or adolescence and continues into adulthood. The condition generally occurs in both feet and then progresses in its severity throughout most of the adult years. As the condition progresses the tendons, ligaments and the soft tissues of the arch can tear or stretch and become inflamed. It is referred to as flexible since even though the weight-bearing foot is flat while standing, the arch returns to its original shape while not standing. Symptoms associated with flexible flatfoot The symptoms of flexible flatfoot vary from patient to patient and include the following: Lower back, knee or hip pain General fatigue or aching in the leg or foot Pain along the patient's shin bone Over-pronation of the ankle or "rolled-in" ankle Pain in the arch, heel, ankle, or the area just along the outside of the patient's foot Flexible Flatfoot Diagnosis Diagnosis of flexible flatfoot, will first involve examination of the foot and how it functions when the patient is trying to sit and stand. The overall severity of the condition is determined by X-rays. Sometimes a patient might have flexible flatfoot without any associated symptoms. In such cases, the specialist will try and determine what the patient might experience in the future. Treatment of Flexible Flatfoot There are a number of non-surgical treatm