![]() High arches have too much support and are too rigid. The foot has too little support and therefore arches are usually placed in the shoe to support the foot. With flat feet it is the opposite scenario. The basic problem with high arched feet is that they are too rigid and do not produce enough shock absorption on landing because of their inability of the arch to flatten which is the normal function of the foot during certain stages of gait. ![]() There is also the hidden complication of rotation of the foot caused by these conditions that can again lead to problems with pain. In both situations, the foot is not being held in neutral and this causes abnormal load through the foot and lower limb and often to pain and inflammation. Flat feet occur when there is not enough arch in the foot and high arches occur when there is too much of an arch. However, both high arches and flat feet can cause problems. High arches are not as commonly seen in the foot as flat feet. High foot arches are rare but should be picked up by a podiatrist or physiotherapist. ![]() Flat feet are commonly seen in the population.
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