Who gets adult acquired flatfoot?

Who gets adult acquired flatfoot?

Any adult can develop adult acquired flatfoot. The condition is more common in women over the age of 40, however. Pregnant women are also at a higher risk of developing adult acquired flatfeet. Adults with medical conditions including uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and obesity are also at a higher risk.

People who had flat feet as children are at a higher risk of developing adult acquired flatfoot. Also, those with a family history of flatfoot may be more prone to developing the condition.