General Foot Type Classifications (Weight Bearing) Flashcards
1
Q
Pes Planus
A
Medial Bulge Abducted Forefoot Everted Calcaneus. Low/No Arch. Flat foot. Valgus alignment of the calcaneus, inward bowing of the Achilles tendon.
2
Q
Neutral
A
Calcaneus is slightly everted.
Normal.
3
Q
Pes Cavus
A
Calcaneus must be inverted greater than 3 degrees from perpendicular relative to the position of the ground.
High Arch.
Varus alignment of the calcaneus, outward bowing of the Achilles tendon.