Question 1

whats the benefit of orthotics if i have high arches?

Accepted Answer

Support: An orthotic may properly support your arch which can be helpful if you are having pain.  The orthotic may also improve the biomechanics of your lower extremity.

Question 2

what type of orthotic is best for high arch?

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Custom orthotics: As with many things in life, there is good, better, best. This is true for orthotics too. Custom orthotics are by far the best.  Make sure that your podiatrist uses plaster to cast your feet in the "subtalar joint neutral position" so you will receive orthotics that correct abnormal biomechanics.  Over-the-counter arch supports are made for the "average" foot and the arch will be too low for you.

Question 3

is there corrective surgery for fallen arches?

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Yes: There are many ways to correct fallen arches or flat foot deformity via surgery. We often exhaust of methods of controlling symptoms conservatively before consideration of any operative intervention.

Question 4

has anyone had successful corrective surgery for fallen arches?

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Sure: There are different types of surgery for this condition. Prior to entertaining a flatfoot reconstruction if you have a flexible flatfoot, i would encourage you to consider a "sinus tarsi implant". For more info see: www.Fixmyflatfeet.Com this is a minimally invasive procedure that yields very good results and worse case scenerio is reversible.

Question 5

are orthotics helpful for people with high arches?

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Yes: They can be very helpful in suport of your feet.

Question 6

if high arches, should i get custom-made orthotics or buy them at drugstore?

Accepted Answer

Orthotics: There are no over the counter inserts that are made for a high arch foot. Look for a podiatrist that can evaluate you as you may have the type of high arch foot that will be aggravated by orthotics.

Question 7

are there any over-the-counter orthotics for high arches?

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Yes: The problem is that most are too soft to support the foot, or too bulky to fit in the shoe.

Question 8

if you wear orthotics for high arches, will they help prevent them from hurting or falling?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It may take awhile to get used to them. Stick with it.

Question 9

orthotics feel so hard despite blue material. anything soft/cushy i could use over them? arch pain.

Accepted Answer

Orthotics: You need to make sure to wear properly fitted orthotics and arch support otherwise it can do more harm then good. What you have is not comfortable even after you give some time to get used to it then it is not properly fitting.

Question 10

why do they make half orthotics and full orthotics and what is the difference it makes to the foot or arch i pronate?

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Orthotics: While not an expert in this area, I have personally tried both myself, the half and the full ones. I do just fine with the half orthotic, but i imagine certain conditions are best handled with the full ones. Also, i think i chose the half, in part, because they were less expensive. As you probably know, custom, quality orthotics can be costly. I would check with a podiatrist. Good luck.

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Orthotics feel so hard despite blue material. anything soft/cushy i could use over them? arch pain.

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Why do they make half orthotics and full orthotics and what is the difference it makes to the foot or arch i pronate?

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