<p>As you may have read from another post, I've been nominated and have been told by my Liason that I may go to Civil Prep or straight to USMA this year. However, medical is giving me a few problems- probably like a lot of other people. This is just a quick question though. I have arch problems in my feet which are easily corrected by wearing orthodics and it doesn't affect me in any way whatsoever. Has anyone had any experience with DODMERB and feet problems?? And if so, how was it corrected, how hard was it to pass, and what all happened?? Any advice would be great!!! Best of luck to everyone!!</p>
<p>A good place to ask this question would be at another website which has a retired DODMERB corpsman who is great at answering questions. Try googling serviceacademyforums.</p>
<p>kp2001
My son had this same issue and everything was resolvedin his favor.
PM me if you would like specifics of what we did.</p>
<p>oooops, I meant to direct that to the originator, NJNetsFan34. My apologies, I answered too quickly!</p>
<p>I dont know if this helps, but my roomate when I was at school firstie year wore custom orthodics the whole time, so I dont think a big deal so long as it doest effect you too much.</p>
<p>My Cadet received a remedial from DODMERB for flat feet. They don't come any flatter than his. The podiatrist we took him to examined and x-rayed his feet and found them flat but fit. The Doctor wrote a letter to DODMERB outlining his findings and conclusion, which was his feet were flat but not problematic. The Doctor stated in the letter that while my Cadet could function well without orthotics he would prescribe orthotics for comfort in both the combat boots and dress shoes. My Cadet wears them and has no issues whatsoever with hiking, running, marching, or walking. End of story. It was time well spent with the podiatrist.</p>
<p>I love my orthotics. I've had them since the 10th grade for running, and I'm currently at lieutenant at MPBOLCIII. You'll be fine. If you can, get two pairs before you leave home, one for your boots, one for your running shoes. If you get really bad shin splints, do toe lifts whenever you're sitting in Rob Aud over the summer, listening to someone talk at you: Put your feet flat on the floor and raise your toes as high as you can. Alternate occasionally. It builds up the muscles in your shins or something...I can't remember. Works for me. Another good one is to sit on the ground with your room mate and have them apply negative pressure to your feet. Point your toes, and have your roomie try to hold them down while you try and flex. Do the same thing trying to turn your feet out, in, and pushing down. Hold each strech for a count of 15-20. Don't forget to take care of your blisters! I had a new cadet get cellulitis in his feet from infected blisters, high fever, fainting during lunch formation, soft shoes, the whole nine yards. Not a good way for your cadre to get to know you.</p>
<p>i was told by my dodmerb examiner that i have a little flat feet. she told me it wasn't going to be that much of a problem, and wouldn't disqualify me or anything, just that i should know. why exactly is flat feet bad?</p>
<p>Flat feet, aka Pes planus, can lead to some problems with repetitive use (running). Basically it can make some lower leg/knee pain more likely with running. Try googling flat foot syndrome or posterior tibialis dysfunction or pes planus.</p>