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Date of Award
Spring 2025
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Kimberly Erickson, MSPAS, PA-C
Abstract
Adult acquired flatfoot is a common condition with a wide range of varying severity. It can cause not only foot pain and deformity, but also misalignment and subsequent pain of the knee, hip, and lower back. If it is diagnosed early on in its course, conservative measures can be taken to prevent further collapse of the medial longitudinal arch. Understanding short foot exercises and their role in treatment can delay or prevent the need for surgery. They work by strengthening the muscles that support the arch of the foot, the intrinsic foot muscles.
Recommended Citation
Miller, Cheyenne, "Adult Acquired Flatfoot: Diagnosis and Treatment to Prevent Progressive Pes Planus Deformity" (2025). Capstone Showcase. 60.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2025/pa/60
Adult Acquired Flatfoot: Diagnosis and Treatment to Prevent Progressive Pes Planus Deformity
Adult acquired flatfoot is a common condition with a wide range of varying severity. It can cause not only foot pain and deformity, but also misalignment and subsequent pain of the knee, hip, and lower back. If it is diagnosed early on in its course, conservative measures can be taken to prevent further collapse of the medial longitudinal arch. Understanding short foot exercises and their role in treatment can delay or prevent the need for surgery. They work by strengthening the muscles that support the arch of the foot, the intrinsic foot muscles.