Will my flat feet cause me problems?

Flat feet exist on a bit of a spectrum from mild to severe. The most important thing though is how the foot functions. Many flat feet are highly functional and will not cause issues over a lifetime particularly if you regularly do strengthening exercises to offset the extra work some muscles are subject to as a result of the lowered arch.

The trouble in many cases though is that the way flat feet functions lead to long terms deterioration of joints and tendons. In some cases by the time the injury presents a lot of the damage is done this is why it is best to get assessed and make sure you are on the path that avoids such future problems.