Does Flat Feet Cause Knock Knees?

Poor foot architecture can also stress the medial collateral ligaments of your knee. And although flat feet don't cause you to be knock-kneed, people who are knock-kneed sometimes have flat feet; their feet rotate inward to compensate for the misalignment of the knees.

How does flat feet affect the knees?

The flattened foot arch causes the shin and thigh bones to abnormally twist inwards, adding stress on the knee joint and sometimes causing pain. Existing knee problems like ACL or meniscus tear can worsen and/or take longer to heal with a poor foot posture.

Can arch supports help knock knees?

If knock knees are caused by arthritis and/or weak foot posture, a health care provider can recommend foot insoles such as MASS4D® to reduce strain on the knees. MASS4D® foot insoles support the feet in their optimal posture to promote postural alignment.