09/24/2026
🦶 Understanding your foot type can help minimize the risk of injury! Here’s a quick guide:
🔷 High Arch: Minimal contact, poor shock absorption, risk of plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, and lateral ankle sprains.
🔷 Normal Arch: Even weight distribution, balanced foot structure.
🔷 Flat Arch: Extensive contact, overly flexible, risk of Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, and medial ankle sprains.
Check your foot type at home:
1️⃣ Wet your foot.
2️⃣ Step on a dry surface like paper or concrete.
3️⃣ Observe the contact pattern:
🔺 High Arch: Only the heel and ball of your foot make contact, with little to no imprint of the arch.
🔺 Normal Arch: A distinct curve along the inside of your foot with a moderate space between the heel and the ball.
🔺 Flat Arch: Most or all of the bottom of your foot makes contact, leaving a full imprint.
Knowing your foot type helps you choose the right footwear and exercises to prevent injuries! If you’re interested in setting up an assessment with one of our clinicians, book an appointment today: https://bit.ly/4rEuyc3