Flat Feet Causes, Effects, Symptoms and Treatment

More than 30 per cent of children in Hong Kong have flat feet. Bad development of children’s feet will affect the growth of their spines which in turn creates more long-term health problems. Flat Feet can lead to other foot problems such as outward tilting of the heels. Flat Feet is partly genetic and can be correctable during development.
Ms Ada Yu, chief physiotherapist
and a children ergonomics expert, will share her knowledge with parents on how active training by protection, stimulation and exercise, choice and use of suitable shoe wear can help improve the problem.