The overall goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of a foot strengthening program (focused on the intrinsic foot muscles) on ankle and foot joint kinematics and kinetics (rearfoot, midfoot, and forefoot) in patients with symptomatic flexible flat feet. The investigators will also evaluate the effect on intrinsic muscle morphology, foot strength, pain and other symptoms. The investigators will compare to the standard conservative therapy, which is foot orthotic therapy.
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Change in lower limb joint angles (degrees)
Timeframe: 8-week intervention period
Change in lower limb joint angular velocities (degrees/second)
Timeframe: 8-week intervention period
Change in joint moments
Timeframe: 8-week intervention period
Change in foot muscle thickness
Timeframe: 8-week intervention period
Change in foot muscle cross-sectional area
Timeframe: 8-week intervention period