Flat feet

sniikeri · Post by **sniikeri** » 25 Nov 2004 02:36

At summer my mom noticed that I had flat feet. I was so surprised, I thought that only heavy people have that problem (I'm 174cm and 55kg) but it was true.
Mom said that footbag can one thing that causes it: when doing clippers you bend inwards with your supportive leg to keep the balance. But the real problem was that I started to stand like that even when I wasn't shredding. My standing position was a bit like ice hockey goalie's.

I didn't play footbag at all last summer but not because of my feet. I just didn't have any shredding shoes. To get my feet back to normal I did more running, changed my standing position and did some other excercises. I still do those and now when I'm at last back in the game I'm trying to stand more on my supportive foot's toes.

I just thought to post "my story" here so you all could check if you're having the same problem I had. You can also comment what do you think about footbag's effect in flat feet problem.

mosher · Post by **mosher** » 25 Nov 2004 07:41

I have conpletely flat feet. I have heard this can lead to knee troubles down the line. Then again I was also told that flat footed people can't run fast or jump high and I am fairly profficient at both.

I was told that flat feet can cause the ankle to twist down and out slightly which twists the calf/shin and thus the knee twist too. What happens is called 'pronation' I believe. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

You have to get corrective insoles or shoes with high insides to turn the foot back straight. I don't have those, but I think my climacools keep me in a good position that is not painful on my knees.

Have other flat footed shredders had foot turn-out or turn-in problems?

HooD · Post by **HooD** » 25 Nov 2004 08:29

I've got flat feet also, no arch support goin on at all T_T I'm a horrible tourist because my feet get sore after walking through cities for so long. Also you'll notice I'm definitely not overweight or anything, I'm only 5' 7" weighing in at 135 lbs. Adding better arch support to your shoes should help, but I don't know enough about that to elaborate.

sampotter · Post by **sampotter** » 25 Nov 2004 08:55

Nevermind. Looked at a diagram and I have a normal arch. *feels stupid*

footjoe · Post by **footjoe** » 27 Nov 2004 14:47

Ive Had no arch since I was born and It does suck if you walk a long ways it totally hurts the feet. It hasnt affected my shred at all exept for maybe my 2 sprained ankles because of no support but thats it.

Ogden 09/04 · Post by **Ogden 09/04** » 27 Nov 2004 21:31

whatever it takes to play footbag, you got to do it, i respect your effort

Kanicky · Post by **Kanicky** » 28 Nov 2004 16:58

Alot of Skate shoes and Tennis Shoes (lavers) are not really great for arch support and can make it more of a problem for some people. My brother had problems with this from wearing old converse shoes and vans. If it seems to be coming from when you're shredding I would suggest wearing different shoes (unless you already do) when you aren't shredding.

Anz · Post by **Anz** » 29 Nov 2004 04:10

so... what the fuck are flat feet?

Mosher what do you mean with turn-ot, turn-in problems?

I think I have some kind of problem - my support feet turn in badly in clipper position!

Is that flapt feetness?

Gauntlet · Post by **Gauntlet** » 29 Nov 2004 16:54

thats werid...i always thought that you were born with flat feet.
i have shoes i hear are for flat footed people but they're really comfortable.

sniikeri · Post by **sniikeri** » 30 Nov 2004 04:35

ana_ali wrote:so... what the fuck are flat feet?

Mosher what do you mean with turn-ot, turn-in problems?

I think I have some kind of problem - my support feet turn in badly in clipper position! Is that flapt feetness?

If you've got flat feet your arch in the inside of your foot is very low.
Samma på finska eli sama suomeksi: Jalkaterän kaari (siinä sisäsyrjän kohdalla jalkapohjassa) on hyvin matala tai sitten sitä ei käytännössä ole. Ei mikään ihme vaikka footbagissa jaloista tulee lätät (

) koska esim. clippereissä nojataan tukijalalla sisään päin. Seisoma-asento on liioitellusti samantapainen kuin jääkiekkomaalivahdilla. Paino on sisäsyrjillä ja edessä, oikeasti sen pitäisi olla enemmän ulkosyrjillä ja kantapäillä.
Flat feet = lättäjalat