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fallen arches

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fallen arches: see flat foot flat foot, condition of the human foot in which the entire sole rests on the ground when the person is standing. When the foot muscles are weakened or the ligaments are strained and stretched, the arch lowers, so that instead of the natural curved contour, there is
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While many people with fallen arches have no foot problems others have pain and a stiff feeling in their feet.
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As reported by the Mayo Clinic, bad shoe selection can bring on the occurrence of fallen arches, especially during heavy lifting or repetitive motion such as jumping or running.
 
 
 
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