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High arched feet treatment Cairns is available at FNQ Podiatry and Orthotics, with clinics available around the region for your convenience. A Pes Cavus foot type is categorized by its high arch profile. High arched feet aren’t as common as flat or pes planus feet, in fact it’s estimated only 20% of the population have this structure. Whilst there are some advantages to having a high arched foot type, it does place people at an increased risk for certain foot and ankle conditions. If you are seeking professional high arched feet treatment Cairns, FNQ Podiatry and Orthotics can help.
There are two common high arched foot types, differentiated between flexible and rigid. Most high arched feet are rigid and don’t have much movement during standing, walking or running. As the foot doesn’t move much, it isn’t able to absorb shock as well as a more flexible foot type would. Given this, rigid high arched feet are at a much higher risk of developing pressure related injuries such as stress fractures, shin splints and painful corns/callous. This can be painful, and we can help, with effective high arched feet treatment Cairns.
On the contrary, there are a small percentage of high arched feet that are flexible and move excessively during walking or running. This is where a lot of footwear stores provide the wrong information, when fitting shoes for people with this foot type. As soon as they see that the person has a high arched foot, a neutral/cushioned shoe is recommended. However, it isn’t until you watch the person stand up and put pressure through their feet, that you realize how much support the foot requires. The most common injury that a flexible high arched foot is prone to, is an ankle sprain.
High arched feet are unstable as is, so when you add in a high amount of flexibility, it doesn’t take much for the foot/ankle to roll out and cause damage. Our clinics provide effective high arched feet treatment Cairns, for a range of patients. For your convenience, we have three locations, at Earlville, Redlynch and Smithfield, which are open Monday to Friday with after hours and weekend appointments available on request. So, if you or any of your friends or family are suffering from painful high arched feet, call FNQ Podiatry & Orthotics today and we will get you on the road to recovery.
Common injuries that high arched feet are prone to include, but are not limited to, the following.
If you suffer from any of these, we can help with effective high arched feet treatment Cairns.
The most appropriate high arched feet treatment Cairns varies from patient to patient and depends on the specific injury the individual presents with. However, the following is a list of the common techniques used for painful high arched feet:
Flat feet and lower limb biomechanics can cause lower back pain. We can help with a range of effective treatment options.
If you have knee pain, you might have Patellofemoral syndrome, which left untreated can become a chronic condition.
Active individuals often get shin splints. We can help with custom orthotics, massage and strapping.
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