High Arch Feet
Pes Cavus is a foot condition in which people have very high arches in their feet. This condition can make your feet less flexible and can lead to other foot problems.
High arch foot issues are generally an inherited condition. It is a structure that can run in families. There are also some neurological disorders – conditions that affect the nerves – like cerebral palsy or Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which can cause pes cavus. Occasionally, a foot injury can lead to a high arch.
Signs and Symptoms
- High Arch: The middle part of your foot is higher off the ground than usual. The pes
cavus foot is often described a s tripod, where most of your weight is on the heels and the
inner and outer borders of the balls of your feet. The toes are often pulled back (retracted)
and might not even touch the ground. - Pain: As this foot is a very poor shock absorber, you may feel pain in the heel, ball of the
foot, or even in the ankles and knees. - Calluses: Hard, thick skin may form on the ball, side, or heel of your foot – anywhere
there is excess pressure and/or friction. - Instability: You might have trouble balancing or walking.
How It Can Affect the Feet
- Difficulty Walking: Chronic ankle sprains can make walking or staying active hard.
- Increased Risk of Injury: An unstable ankle is more likely to get injured again, leading to more pain and problems
Complications and Problems
- Hammer Toes: Your toes may curl downward and get calluses or corns on top or the tips.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Pain in the bottom of your foot.
- Fractures: Tiny cracks in the bones of your foot can occur because of the extra
stress on them. - Foot Deformities: Over time, your foot shape may change further, leading to more
discomfort and problems.
Treatment for High Arch Foot Pain
- Inserts: Special custom-made shoe inserts can help support the foot, improve its function and reduce pain.
- Proper Footwear: Wearing shoes with good support can help.
- Physical Therapy: Exercises can help strengthen the foot and improve flexibility.
- Surgery: In severe cases, surgery may be needed to correct the foot’s structure.
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