Question
When I asked if PT to stretch the achillese tendon can prevent flat foot, you stated "If you are able to "get to neutral" with your knee bent-then you may be able to stretch the Gastrocnemius muscle-which ends as the Achilles tendon-up to an inch or a little more"

If I am unable to bring my foot to neutral with the knee bent, what are the odds that PT will help?

Answer
  These Chicago Podiatrists, Elmhurst Podiatrists & South Loop Laser Podiatrists say.......

Dear Stacy,

Regarding your flatfoot prevention question. The chances are greatly decreased-since if there is no ability with all tissues relaxed to put a foot into a "neutral position", bone can't be stretched.
Normally the Achilles tendon is not tight in flatfoot, but rather a weak peroneal longus muscle. That may be the muscle to work on. A tight Achilles usually produces a high arch.
Good Luck
Hope This Helps

Dr George Tsatsos & Svetlana Zats
Podiatrist Chicago 60618 & Elmhurst 60126 Podiatrists
Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661
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