High Arches
What is it?
A High-Arched Foot, also known as Cavus Foot, is a condition in which the foot has a very arch in the middle of the foot.
A high arch foot tends to be very rigid in nature and lacks shock absorbing properties. This places increased pressure on the ball of the foot and the heel. This places undue stress on the toes and ankles, leading to pain and instability.
When the foot does not absorb shock effectively you can develop shin pain, knee pain and heel pain as these structures are forced to take more force than they normally supposed to.
Do you have any symptoms?
High arches do not cause symptoms in all people but can often develop with age as compressed bones begin to fuse or misalign. When symptoms develop, they typically include:
- Metatarsalgia (pain and cramping in the ball of the foot)
- Ankle instability, often causing twisting, tripping, and sprains
- Hammertoes (bent toes) or claw toes (clenched toes)
- Calluses on the ball, side, or heel of the foot
- Knee, hip, and low back pain
What causes it?
- Hereditary
- Neurological disorder
- Neuromuscular disorder: cerebral palsy, charcot marie tooth syndrome, stroke
How Can The Podiatry Experts Help?
• Custom orthotic devices are inserted into a shoe to correct the foot position and provide arch support. Doing so can improve stability and add much-needed cushioning to your foot.
• Ankle braces are used to stabilize wobbly ankles and prevent excessive supination while standing or walking.
Shoes for high arches: If you have high arches, always focus on shoes with:
- Neutral Shoes (extra cushioning midsole)
- Heels that are no more than one to two inches high
- A fuller heel to increase stability
- A wider toe box in which you can spread your toes
- Laces you can loosen if you experience tendon pain near the shoe tongue
- Boots to provide ankle stability
What you should do next?
If you are experiencing rolling ankles, then it is highly recommended to book a biomechanical appointment straight away. It is easy to book with us - fill out our online form and we schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
We will discuss with you the best possible solutions for your rolling feet to fix your foot’s positioning straight away – it is important to remember not to delay in sorting the foot problem out soon as it will worsen and cause more pain. Make sure to schedule an appointment with us today.
New Patient Gait Assessment
$25 off for new patients
*Claimable on your private health insurance!