High Arched Feet Causes Diagnosis And Treatment
While weight-bearing stress is typically distributed across the entire foot in people with normal arches, those with high arches carry their weight mainly on the heels, the lateral column of the foot (the entire side of the foot along the pinky toe area), and the balls of the feet. This places undue stress on the toes and ankles, leading to pain and instability. Since a high-arched foot lacks the flexibility to absorb shock, it will tend to roll outward (supinate) as the foot rolls through a step....