Flat feet and arch height can be inherited — early diagnosis helps prevent pain and long-term complications
Traits passed down from your parents include eye color, a charming smile, or even that signature family laugh. But did you know that your foot shape, arch height, and your tendency toward foot problems can also run in the family? If you have ever wondered why your mom’s bunions look like yours, or why your dad always complained about flat feet, you might have genetics to thank.
At DeNiel Foot & Ankle Center, our team understands how frustrating hereditary foot issues can be. With the right treatment for hereditary foot conditions, you can manage symptoms, improve comfort, and prevent complications.
Pointe Shoe Pain? How Ballet Dancers Can Protect Their Feet
If you’ve ever seen the behind-the-scenes photos of professional ballerinas, you have probably noticed ballet feet are no joke. Between the bruises, bunions, blisters, and blackened toenails, it’s no wonder there are many memes poking fun at the painful realities of pointe dancing.
At DeNiel Foot & Ankle Center, we treat dancers with foot pain from pointe work. While dancing en pointe is undeniably beautiful, it places enormous pressure on your toes, soles, and the balls of your feet. If you’re a dancer or a parent of one, understanding the risks and how to care for your feet is essential.
Learn about common hereditary foot conditions like bunions, flat feet, and plantar fasciitis.
Did you know that your eye color, height, and your love of food are all influenced by your genes? But here is a fun fact you might not know: your feet can inherit more than just your dad’s size or your mom’s high arches. That’s right—your DNA can pass down hereditary foot conditions.
