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• posted: Feb. 25, 2026
• Flat Feet,  Pediatric Podiatrists

Foot development plays an important role in a child’s comfort, balance, and overall mobility. It is common for children to experience changes in foot structure as they grow, but certain Read More

• posted: Nov. 11, 2025
• Flat Feet

At Centreville Foot & Ankle & Sports Medicine in Centreville, VA, Dr. James M. Hurst often sees athletes struggling with flat feet, a condition in which the arches of the Read More

• posted: Aug. 20, 2025
• Flat Feet,  Fallen Arches

Flat feet, also known as fallen arches, are common and often harmless. However, when left unaddressed, they can sometimes lead to more serious foot and ankle problems. At some point, Read More

• posted: Jul. 17, 2025
• Flat Feet

Flat feet may seem like a minor issue, but they can lead to a variety of more serious problems if left untreated. When the arch of the foot collapses or Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2025
• Flat Feet

Flat feet might seem like a minor issue, after all, many people live with them without any noticeable problems. But for some, flat feet can lead to bigger challenges that Read More

• posted: Mar. 03, 2025
• Flat Feet,  Orthotics,  High Arches

At Centreville Foot & Ankle & Sports Medicine, located in Centreville, VA, we understand how conditions like flat feet and high arches can impact your daily life. These structural foot Read More

• posted: Jan. 24, 2025
• Flat Feet,  Podiatrist,  Arch Pain

Your feet are nature’s shock absorbers, helping to support your weight when you walk. Your feet help to cushion your back, joints, and body from the stresses of walking, standing, Read More

• posted: Nov. 20, 2024
• Flat Feet,  Arch Pain

Flat feet often contribute to discomfort and pain in the arch of the foot as they can alter the natural mechanics of your feet. The condition can lead to various Read More

• posted: Sep. 11, 2024
• Flat Feet,  Foot Pain

Flat feet, also known as fallen arches, can lead to foot, back, and body pain. Your podiatrist can help you manage foot pain associated with flat feet so your entire Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2023
• Foot Care,  Flat Feet,  Plantar Warts,  Foot Health,  Fungal Infections,  Gait Issues

When you think about taking care of your child, you may not be thinking about taking care of your child’s feet. The truth is, foot health for children is important, Read More

• posted: Jan. 27, 2022
• Flat Feet,  Fallen Arches

Fallen arches, better known as flat feet, are more common than you might realize. While many people have flat feet and don’t even know it, others are dealing with regular Read More

• posted: Mar. 12, 2021
• Flat Feet

Are you flat-footed? If so, you join the ranks of about 18 million American adults over age 21 that also have this common foot condition, reports the National Foot Health Read More

• posted: Jun. 19, 2019
• Flat Feet

While there are many people with flat feet, often times they won’t even know it; however, there are others with flat feet that regularly experience pain, soreness, and other problems. Read More