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A member asked:

Can a tight plantar fasciitis brace cause a high arched foot?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: It would help support the plantar fascia but cannot cause a foot to becomr "high arched".

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/12/2013

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Dr. Libby Putnam answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Probably not. : The height of your arch is generally controlled by genetics, and not bracing. There are certain braces that will help support the arch, but once you take the brace off, your arch will return to its natural "height".

Answered 3/13/2013

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