New Website Raises Awareness of Fallen Arches

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Austin tx, Texas, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) September 1, 2011 -- Fallen arches is more serious a complaint than flat feet which have been suffered since birth. When the arches fall in adults it is often more serious and requires correction. Without support applied to the arches, many foot complaints become more likely, with the potential problems not just confined to the feet. Shin splints, tendonitis, and pain related from postural problems can all plague the sufferer of fallen arches.

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New Website Raises Awareness of Fallen Arches

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The problem is surprisingly common, yet one which is unfortunately not properly diagnosed until it has led to a painful foot problem. Collapse of the arches is often a gradual problem, and therefore often slips notice. Fallen arches are less effective at dampening the shocks from walking and running, leading to an increased strain on other parts of the foot and lower legs. It is a sudden injury which requires treatment that often highlights that fallen arches are present, and that they could well have been instrumental in sustaining the injury.

This week sees a new website launched to raise awareness of fallen arches and the problems that flat feet can cause. It is intended to be a new resource for anyone concerned about fallen arches, and provides information on prevention, and good foot health practices to keep the feet functioning perfectly.

Fallenarches.org covers the basics on flat feet, fallen arches and the function of the foot arch and its role in shock absorption. By detailing what happens when the arch is not in an optimal shape, it helps increase awareness of how corrective devices should be worn, and why they need to be worn regularly for maximum effect.

“Most people are aware about arch supports for flat feet and fallen arches, but do not fully understand how they work, and why they work. This can lead to people failing in their treatment program when they do not use the devices correctly, or for long enough. I hope that by providing easy to read information on products for treating fallen arches I can do my bit to improve foot health” says Steven Widmore, creator of Fallenarches.org

Identifying fallen arches early allows for cheap and effective treatment to be applied. The common problems with fallen arches can also easily be avoided. One such problem which can be easily corrected is that of overpronation; a gait irregularity which often accompanies fallen arches and flat feet. Overpronation is an excessive inward rolling of the foot whilst running or walking, which can be caused by a lack of a proper arch. This irregularity can make other bone and muscle conditions more likely due to the increased strain taken by other parts of the body.

Fallenarches.org offers information on how excessive pronation can be easily corrected, whilst fallen arches are properly supported to ensure good foot health and to ensure that painful foot and lower leg conditions are kept at bay.

More information can be found online at http://www.fallenarches.org

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