Plantar Fasciitis and Pes Planus Association

Biomechanical Mechanism

• The flat foot deformity results in increased plantar pressures during walking and standing, particularly in the midfoot region, contributing to repetitive biomechanical stress on the plantar fascia 1

Clinical Implications

• Offloading interventions are critical—foot deformities like pes planus require properly fitting footwear, extra-depth shoes, custom-made insoles, or orthoses to reduce plantar pressure at high-risk locations 2
• For patients with both pes planus and loss of protective sensation, the combination significantly increases ulceration risk and requires aggressive preventive footwear interventions 1, 2