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What Causes A Sore Heel On Your Foot
Health Encyclopedia: High Arch
High arch is an excessively raised arch (also called instep) on the bottom of the foot. The arch runs from the toes to the heel. It is also called pes cavus.
High arch is the opposite of
Alternative Names
Pes cavus; High foot arch
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
High foot arches are much less common than flat feet. However, they are more likely to be associated with an orthopedic or neurological conditions. Neuromuscular diseases that ca...
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Expert & Community Posts
Treatment for Cracked Heels
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...do their work. If you're going through bottles of foot cream without seeing any improvement,... Read more »
5 Tips for Sore Feet
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert...Well, some shoes have curved soles that allow your foot to rock gently from the time your heel... Read more »
Sports Related Injuries- Plantar Fasciitis
By Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert...it is inflammation of the connective tissue in the heels of the feet, presumably from repeated... Read more »
A Few of My Favorite Stretches
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert...heels, this stretch for the calf muscles can prevent foot, ankle, and knee pain. Stand with the... Read more »
Health Guide
Pes planus
...feet; Fallen arches; Pronation of feet Symptoms Absence of longitudinal arch of foot when standing Foot pain Heel tilts away from the midline of the body more than... Read more »Foot Pain: Arch Pain
...passage behind the inner ankle bone down to the heel. It can cause pain anywhere along the bottom of the foot. It is often associated with diabetes, back pain, or arthritis. It may also be caused... Read more »Foot Pain: Heel Pain
Heel PainThe heel is the largest bone in the foot. Heel pain is the most common foot problem and affects 2 million Americans every year. It can occur in the front, back, or bottom of the heel.... Read more »Foot Pain: Introduction
The foot is a complex structure of 26 bones and 33 joints, layered with an intertwining web of over 120 muscles, ligaments, and nerves. It serves the following functions:Supports... Read more »Foot Pain: Shoes
...are well cushioned and have a leather upper, stiff heel counter, and flexible area at the ball of the foot. The heel area should be strong and supportive, but not too stiff, and the front of the... Read more »Images
Diabetic foot care. Information and a diagram on caring for your feet when you have diabetes.... Read more »
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Heel Test Reveals Osteoporosis Risk
November 11, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A simple ultrasound test of the heel might be a good way to predict which women are at highest risk for the bone thinning... Read summary »
Mending Bad Bones
November 22, 2006BATON ROUGE, La. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- More than 5 million visits are made to doctors' offices each year for foot and ankle problems. With 28... Read summary »
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