"Do I have flat feet?" Patients ask it constantly — often after a shoe store gait analysis of dubious quality. A pes planovalgus (flatfoot) poster gives them the real answer: what flatfoot is, when it's a problem, and what fixes it.
What the poster should teach
- Flexible vs. rigid flatfoot: the distinction that determines everything — one is often manageable, the other may need surgery.
- When it matters: pain, fatigue, and secondary problems (posterior tibial tendonitis, bunions, knee pain) — versus asymptomatic flat feet that need nothing.
- Conservative care: supportive footwear, custom orthotics, calf stretching, and activity modification.
- Surgical reality: when conservative care fails — osteotomy, tendon transfer, and fusion options explained plainly.
Turning a question into a treatment plan
The flatfoot conversation is a gateway to orthotics, physical therapy, and ongoing care — but only if the patient understands the diagnosis. A visual reference converts curiosity into compliance.
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Where to hang it
Every exam room where biomechanical exams happen. Medium for exam rooms, large for waiting areas. Printed on demand in three sizes.