If you have a perfect foot, then you are rare!<\/p>\n
Not many people have what would be referred to as the \u201cperfect foot.\u201d In fact, studies have shown that less than 10 percent of the entire world population has \u2018normal\u2019 feet. By \u2018normal,\u2019 of course, we mean a foot that does not require any special care or support when body weight is applied.<\/p>\n
Your feet are the base of your skeleton, and the support for your whole body. This means if your feet are tilted \u2013or not straight, this will impact the rest of you as well.<\/p>\n
Knowing what kind of feet you have can help you to ensure you get the right inserts or orthotic supports for your feet \u2013which will be extremely beneficial for keeping your feet healthy and in good shape.<\/p>\n
Pronated Feet<\/strong> Flat Feet<\/strong> High Arch<\/strong> Normal Feet<\/strong> If you don\u2019t have \u2018normal\u2019 feet, don\u2019t worry \u2013there\u2019s a lot that you can do to ensure that your feet get the support they need. Consider investing in some high-quality inserts that are designed for the shape of your foot \u2013for extra support. Wearing good shoes is also a great place to start. If you\u2019re experiencing foot pain or discomfort, talk with your podiatrist or doctor to help determine the course of action that will benefit you the most.<\/p>\n
\nPronated feet are the most common structural problems. This type of foot in characterized by a falling arch, and flattens out when weight is added to it. Pronated feet can be caused by a number of different conditions, but for runners or people who are active sports \u2013it carries the risk of potential long-term damage if it\u2019s not addressed.<\/p>\n
\nFlat feet occur when arches don\u2019t develop properly during childhood. Flat feet, as the name suggests, means that you have no arch and your foot is flat. Unlike pronated feet, flat feet remain flat with or without weight applied. Flat feet can cause pain in your heels and arches as well as in your back.<\/p>\n
\nA high arch means that your arch is a condition in which the arch of your foot is higher than normal. This shape causes an excessive amount of weight to be placed on the ball of the foot and not evenly distributed. A high arch can be detected by making a foot print of your foot. If your arch is high then you will only be able to see parts of your footprint, not all of it.<\/p>\n
\nIf you are among the 10 percent of the population, congratulations! Normal feet appear the same in the air as they do on the ground. The arch doesn\u2019t change depending on if there is weight applied or not.<\/p>\n