An exam may include these steps:
- Checking your health history for evidence of illnesses or injuries that could be linked to flat feet or fallen arches
- Looking at the soles of your shoes for unusual wear patterns
- Observing the feet and legs as you stand and do simple movements, like raising up on your toes
- Testing the strength of muscles and tendons, including other tendons in your feet and legs, like the Achilles tendon or the posterior tibial tendon
- Taking X-rays or an MRI of your feet