# Flat feet and fallen arches

> Flat feet or fallen arches? Read about causes and symptoms and how handmade insoles support the arch. Also for children.

Canonical: https://www.podologiebenerink.nl/en/foot-complaints/flat-feet/

With flat feet or fallen arches, the arch collapses (too far) when standing and walking. As a result the foot, ankle and knee turn inwards. Not every flat foot causes complaints, but tired feet, arch pain or complaints higher up the leg are common.

#### Symptoms and causes
- Feet that tire quickly or hurt, especially after standing for long
- Pain in the arch or on the inside of the ankle
- Shoes wearing down unevenly on the inside
- Knee, shin or back complaints because the leg turns inwards

Causes include genetics, flexible (hypermobile) ligaments, excess weight, prolonged standing and overloading of the posterior tibial muscle.

#### How handmade insoles help
A handmade insole supports the arch and straightens the heel so the weight is distributed properly over the foot again and the leg turns inwards less. Because we build the insole by hand, we can tune the amount of support precisely: enough support, but not so much that the foot is forced. In children we take growth into account; many children’s flat feet cause no complaints and need no treatment.

#### What you can do – and when to see a doctor
Wear sturdy shoes with a good heel counter, strengthen your foot and calf muscles with simple exercises and build up load gradually.

If the pain does not improve after a few weeks, if there is swelling, redness or loss of sensation, or if you have diabetes or rheumatism, also have the complaint assessed by your GP.


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Podologie Benerink v.o.f. is a family-run podiatry practice in the Netherlands (Chamber of Commerce 60168757) that has been making expertly handmade podiatric insoles, children’s insoles, work insoles and orthoses since 1998. Registered podiatrist Willeke Benerink, podiatrist Wim Benerink and Elke Benerink (sports and wellbeing). Affiliated with the LOOP foundation; registered healthcare provider. Languages: Dutch, English, German.

## Contact
- Phone: (+31) 06 - 103 425 74 (+31610342574)
- Email: info@podologiebenerink.nl
- Contact: https://www.podologiebenerink.nl/en/contact/
- Address: Brinkstraat 6A, 7591 DP Denekamp, Netherlands

## Locations and practice days
- Oldenzaal: KroeseWevers kantoor, De Matenstraat 47, 7572 BV Oldenzaal – Every other Wednesday (https://www.podologiebenerink.nl/en/locations/oldenzaal/)
- Denekamp: Brinkstraat 6A, 7591 DP Denekamp – Every other Wednesday and every Saturday (https://www.podologiebenerink.nl/en/locations/denekamp/)
- Losser: Carint Losser, Lutterstraat 2a, 7581 BV Losser – Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month (https://www.podologiebenerink.nl/en/locations/losser/)
- Germany (on-site visits): Nordhorn, Neuenhaus, Lingen

## Prices
- Adults, first pair: € 230 (includes: Consultation € 60, 1 pair of insoles € 170, Follow-up check within the first 6 months)
- Children up to 16, first pair: € 220 (includes: Consultation € 60, 1 pair of insoles € 160, Follow-up check within the first 6 months)
- Second pair (adults and children): € 150
- Certified work insoles: € 250 (includes: Consultation € 60, 1 pair of insoles € 190, Follow-up check within the first 6 months)
- Repair of therapeutic insoles: € 40
- Orthoses: from € 30
- Medical taping: € 30
- Consultation and examination: € 60
- Check-up after 6 months: € 30