In our experience, we’ve found that a combination of foot exercises and natural footgear can be quite helpful in correcting excessive pronation (Realigning the big toe to its normal anatomical position is essential in eliminating overpronation and encourages natural arch support (Correct Toes (is an invaluable foot health tool for this purpose. This video also touches on the topics of heel elevation, toe spring, and tapering toe boxes, describing how these common shoe design features can lead to flat feet. Ray notes that having flat feet is not necessarily an indication that foot problems (or other lower body joint problems) will develop in fact, the height of the foot arch is no longer considered to be a predictor of disability.Ĭonventional care for flat feet usually involves an orthotic device to prop up the arch, whereas a natural, conservative approach involves using footwear that's completely flat from heel to toe and is widest at the ends of the toes to allow the foot arch to function optimally (by recruiting the foot's natural suspension system). Ray McClanahan, a sports podiatrist at Northwest Foot and Ankle and the inventor of Correct Toes, addresses each of these myths and compares and contrasts conventional podiatric treatments with natural, conservative treatment methods. There are a lot of myths surrounding flat feet, and in this video, Dr. This video discusses the condition called flat feet. Search our directory of foot health questions asked by the Natural Footgear community.
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