08SAFETY

Know when to pause and ask.

FlatStrong is for education, progressive strength and function work, and self-tracking. It does not diagnose a condition or replace individual professional care.

SEEK AN ASSESSMENT

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Consider speaking with a qualified health professional if you notice:

New flat-foot appearance, especially on one side
Marked pain, swelling, stiffness, or weakness
Numbness, tingling, or altered sensation
Difficulty walking or a clear change in balance
A sudden change after injury
Symptoms that are worsening or concern you

This is not an exhaustive triage list. If something feels urgent, seek urgent medical advice.

PLATFORM BOUNDARY

What FlatStrong does

Visual self-descriptionFoot ID controls describe appearance; they do not measure clinical angles.

Education and trackingExercise tracks support informed self-management, not prescribed treatment.

Evidence with limitsResearch summaries and community reports stay distinct.

Progressive choicesYou stay in control of load, pace, and whether to seek individual advice.

NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Begin with context, not intensity.

Create a baseline, choose a gentle foundation, and stop if a movement creates new or worsening symptoms.

Create a Foot ID

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