Most people have an arch along the inner side of the foot, leaving a space or “arch” when the foot is on the ground. People can either have a “high arch” or a low arch; a “flat-foot”. A person with a high arched foot usually has ankles that roll outward whem weight is put on the foot, while a flatfooted person has ankles that roll inward. Pes Planus refers to a flat foot while Pes Cavus refers to a high arched foot.

What does a high arch foot look like?

When standing with weight on the foot, the arch will appear higher. The heel is sometimes rolled  inwards at the ankle Sometimes the toes will appear “clawed”.

Causes of high arched feet

Some people just have high arched feet, sometimes it’s hereditary, causes can also include an underlying neurological problem.

Symptoms of a high arched foot?

The symptoms of a high arch foot varyUsually there is no pain or any other symptoms.

Some of the symptoms can include:

1. Corns and Calluses
2. Difficulty fitting shoes especially in the instep and toe area
3. Arch Pain
4. Stiff feet
5. Susceptibility to Ankle Sprains

Treatment of a High Arched foot?

This will depend on what is causing the pain, if anything. Initially a careful investigation is needed to rule out any neurological condition is causing the high arched foot.

1. Treatment generally involves:
2. Custom Orthotics
3. Various types of cushions
4. Removal of corns and callouses by a Podiatrist
5. In a severe case surgery may be considered necessary