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From a website called "Medicine Plus Encyclopedia"
Unlike flat feet, highly arched feet tend to be painful because more stress is placed on the section of the foot between the ankle and toes (metatarsals). This condition can make it difficult to fit into shoes. People who have high arches usually need foot support. A high arch may cause disability.
Symptoms
Shortened foot length
Difficulty fitting shoes
Foot pain with walking, standing, and running (not everyone has this symptom)
Exams and Tests
When the person stands on the foot, the instep looks hollow and most of the weight is on the back and balls of the foot (metatarsals head).
Your health care provider will check to see if the high arch is flexible, meaning it can be moved around.
Tests that may be done include:
Electromyography
MRI of the spine
Nerve conduction studies
X-ray of the feet
X-ray of the spine
| 11 years ago. Rating: 3 | |
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Thank you ! My feet tend to bend towards the insides of my shoes when I stand/walk/run. I already ruined a pair of shoes in a months time. I've also been having back pain for the past 2 years and we always thought I had back problems until I was told I might have high arches. My arch is higher than most of my friends and family'sand I get pain in my feet a lot. I was just wondering if this could be the cause