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Exercises to Correct Flat Feet in Adults

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jessica Wellons

Pes planus, commonly known as flat feet, is a common condition that affects one in four individuals in the United States. Flat feet are characterized by the absence of an arch in the feet, causing the soles of the feet to remain in contact with the ground.

Jessica Wellons has been writing professionally since 2007. She is a scientific writer and fervent health enthusiast writing for The American College of Preventative Medicine and Writing Assistance Inc. She is pursuing a doctoral degree in clinical medicine from the University of North Carolina and has a Master of Science in clinical pathology from the University of North Carolina.