
A high arched foot is the opposite of a flat foot, where the foot does not roll in very much at all. A distinct highly curved arch is apparent along the inside of the foot. Often the toes are also in a clawed position. A high arched foot tends to be very rigid in nature and lacks shock absorbing properties. This is due to the foot failing to roll in adequately just after the heel strikes the ground while walking.
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When the foot does not absorb shock effectively symptoms such as shin, knee, heel and spinal pain are commonly seen as these structures are forced to take more force than they are normally supposed to.
Causes
The structural alignment of the bones within the foot is hereditary. Therefore high arched feet are generally inherited from parents or grandparents. However, some neuromuscular diseases such as Charcot Marie Tooth Syndrome can also cause high arched feet.
Treatments
A combination of approaches are usually taken when treating high arched feet which usually includes:
- Specialised inserts in the shoes called custom foot orthotics. These inserts are placed inside the shoes to control the mechanics of the foot while walking. This places the feet in a better functional position, allows the foot to more easily absorb shock, and enables the foot to more readily adapt to uneven terrain.
- Footwear modification is also recommended to give the foot greater cushioning.
- Stretching of tight muscle groups must also be addressed to effectively relieve symptoms.
How We Can Help
Custom foot orthotics are shoe inserts designed to support the natural shape of the foot, align the ankle and improve posture and foot function in general. At My FootDr our podiatrists prescribe orthotics to treat a range of foot, ankle, leg and lower back conditions.
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Finding the correct shoe is not always an easy task, especially if you wear orthotics or have foot/leg problems. A comfortable and correctly fitted shoe is paramount to good foot health and the effectiveness of foot orthotics. All My FootDr clinics have fully trained shoe fitters capable of finding and fitting the perfect shoe for you. We stock a large range of Ziera, Naot, Vionic, Merrell, Saucony, Clarks, and more!
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We use this advanced form of motion analysis to assists us in diagnosing complex motion related pathology of the foot, ankle, knee hip and lower back.
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