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High Arch (Pes Cavus) Conditions and Treatments to Ease Pain

Foot Condition – High Arches (Pes Cavus)

High arches (pes cavus) occur when your foot arch is much higher than what might be considered a normal foot arch. It’s less common than other foot arch types, like flat feet. Typically, people have curved feet with a medium-height arch that slightly drops when you put weight on your foot. If you have high arches, your foot may not have the flexibility and drop.
If you have a pes cavus foot type, your arch remains very high when you walk. This means that extra weight is put on your heels and the balls of your feet as they take most of the impact when you walk. Because of this, your feet may hurt, or you may feel a cramp in your arch after standing or moving.
Pes cavus can be present at any age and lead to various high arch foot symptoms, including pain and instability.

Pes Cavus Causes

Many people are born with high arches, inherited from family. If you’re born with pes cavus, the appearance of the foot arch doesn’t usually change.
There are also medical conditions that can cause you to develop pes cavus foot as they progress. They are often muscular or neurological conditions that cause your foot to contract into a cavus or high-arched position.

Some of these conditions include the following:

If your cavus or high arched foot is due to a neurological disorder or other medical condition, assessment and management of symptoms is important.

Pes Cavus Symptoms

Pes cavus symptoms vary depending on your family history or whether you developed it through a cavus foot neurological disorder. The height of your foot arch helps determine if you have pes cavus.

Pes cavus symptoms include:

Pes Cavus Treatment 

If you’re wondering how to manage pain associated with your high arches, our LMC Chiropodists have treatment options available. Finding what would work best for you, depends on factors like how severe your symptoms are, how many you have and just how much flexibility your foot has.
LMC Chiropodists commonly prescribe custom foot orthotic devices and recommend specific footwear and/or shoe modifications. Recommendations provide you with foot stability, cushioning and pain relief.

Orthotics

LMC Chiropodists design custom orthotics to provide additional cushioning support and help keep your feet in a more favourable and comfortable foot arch position. These custom foot orthotics are designed especially for your feet, allowing for support and cushion when you stand, walk, play sports or going about your day. If you have complications with Achilles Tendonitis or Tendinosis, temporary modifications like a heel lift can be incorporated into your custom orthotics.

Proper Footwear

In addition to custom orthotics, you need proper footwear with the right amount of arch support and cushion. Look for shoes with a supportive midsole to help with your high arch foot problem. 

Other things to look for when choosing proper footwear can include:

Why Choose LMC

We are part of one of Canada’s largest teams of Medical Specialists and treat the most complex foot conditions, such as diabetic wounds, daily. It makes simple cases such as heel pain (plantar fasciitis) and high arches (pes cavus) easily handled by our experts.
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LMC Healthcare has one of the largest research divisions in North America, Centricity Research. Our Chiropodists (Footcare Specialists) have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge foot health research and new treatment approaches.

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LMC Healthcare is one of a handful of the most skilled and trusted footcare providers included in the APN. It allows us to be exclusive providers for various hospitals and insurance companies in Ontario.
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While a referral is not required to see our Chiropodists, we keep your family physician informed every step of the way with assessment and treatment summaries. You also never have to wait long for an appointment! We have eight easily accessible locations in Ontario. Brampton, Vaughan, Oakville, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Midtown Toronto, Barrie, Ottawa, with more coming soon.

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Fairouz Altwair

Canadian Certified Pedorthist
Fairouz is a Canadian certified Pedorthic Clinician with a strong medical foundation, having earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree before continuing her career in Canada. Her medical background, combined with her expertise in lower limb biomechanics, enables her to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. Fairouz specializes in lower limb assessments, custom foot orthotics, footwear recommendations, knee braces, compression therapy, and other conservative treatment options to help improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life. She is passionate about educating patients and tailoring treatment plans to meet each individual’s needs

Andre Moniz

Andre knew from an early age that he wanted to work in healthcare. He learned to appreciate this field of work as numerous health-related professionals worked to keep him healthy and active in his competitive sporting activities. Andre’s post-secondary studies began at Western University where he received an Honours
Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Kinesiology. He used this opportunity to explore the many streams of healthcare by completing a variety of courses in Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics and Psychology to name a few. In his final years of undergraduate studies, Andre completed various specialized courses in Physical Rehabilitation and volunteered to coordinate health education and physical activities for various demographics. Andre chose Chiropody as this profession most strongly integrates his educational experiences with real-world opportunities. He completed the Post-Graduate Advanced Diploma in
Chiropody from the Michener Institute of Education at UHN in 2022. Andre brings an emerging scope of practice into the workplace with diverse experiences at Family Health Centres, St. Michael’s Hospital and Foot Clinics dedicated specifically to a wide range of foot-care services. Andre is well equipped to be a member of your healthcare team and is dedicated to his lifelong practice.

Mohamed Kalimuddin

Mohamed Kalimuddin is a licensed Chiropodist and graduate of the Michener Institute (2017). He has developed extensive clinical experience across private practices and wound care clinics throughout the GTA. His primary focus is diabetic foot care, including the management of thickened nails, fungal infections, and wound treatment, with an emphasis on education and prevention to support long-term foot health. Outside of his clinical work, Mohamed enjoys exploring new cuisines—most recently Thai cooking—and has a passion for travel and sports. He’s an avid fan of both the Toronto Blue Jays and Raptors.

Cindy Micciola

Cindy is a registered Chiropodist, with the D.Ch designation. She graduated in 2000 from the Michener Institute. With over 20 + years working in both a hospital and private practice setting, she feels she can bring many years of experience and education as a Chiropodist to the role of Manager of Medical Education and Clinical Operations position within LMC. She also holds a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education from the University of Toronto, graduating in 1996.

Karam Al-Naqar

Karam Al-Naqar, D. Ch, BSc., is a licensed Chiropodist who graduated with distinction from the Michener Institute of Education with an advanced diploma in chiropody. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology (First Class with Distinction) from York University. Through his clinical experience at St. Michael’s Hospital, The Four Villages Community Health Centre, LAMP CHC,FCO and The Michener Institute Chiropody Clinic, Karam has developed extensive expertise in wound care, biomechanics, wart treatments, and nail procedures. He currently practices at LMC Etobicoke, where he is dedicated to providing comprehensive foot care to his patients. Outside of work, Karam enjoys crafts, art, watching soccer, and spending time with his loved ones.

Aqsa Arshaad

I graduated from York University with a B.Sc Hons., in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. To flourish in medical field was always my passion and dream. After volunteering in many clinics and specialities I chose Chiropody as my career and I am proud of my choice. I graduated in 2011 from Chiropody. To enhance my interest in wound care and diabetes foot care I pursued to be a wound care specialist and certified diabetes educator in 2012 and 2014 respectively. Treating persons with diabetes is my passion and delights me when I see them healing. I treat my patients with care and empathy and their satisfaction is the greatest reward for me. I enjoy my work and like to explore and learn every day.

Sumrat Randhawa

Sumrat graduated from the University of Waterloo with an Honours Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Psychology. Following completion of his undergraduate degree his passion for the medical field lead him to pursue a career in Chiropody at the Michener Institute at the UHN in Toronto. Sumrat graduated from the Michener Institute in 2021 gaining valuable experience working at both the Michener Foot Clinic and private practice ensuring each and every patient is treated with the utmost care and respect. Sumrat’s passion for Podiatric Medicine allow him to comprehensively treat a wide variety of foot and ankle conditions ranging from diabetic foot care to sports medicine, he looks forward to helping you with any foot care needs you may have.

Melissa Skuy

Melissa knew very early in her life that working in the healthcare field and helping enhance the health and quality of life of individuals was her passion. With an Honors undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from The University of Western Ontario, as well as a keen interest in anatomy, physiology, Diabetes, biomechanics and sports medicine, she is able to help patients with a wide array of concerns, so they are able to get back on their feet and active as soon as possible.

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