Your foot’s arch is the natural shape of the bottom of your foot, explains Melissa Lockwood, DPM, a podiatrist at Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates in Bloomington, IL. The arch is measured by ...

For the past two years, a major renovation at the Yale Center for British Art focused on repairing what is arguably the ...

Because the foot is a complicated, multi-functional structure, it is not possible to modify just the transverse arch to test the theory without affecting other parts. So, using experiments on ...

The arch of the foot plays a vital role in supporting movement. Learn about causes of pain in the arch of the foot and possible treatments.

High arches can lead to a variety of aches and pains, especially if you spend a lot of time on your feet. Learn how to tell if you have high arches and what you can do for relief.

A 10-second wet foot test is the easiest way to know your foot arch type to pick the right shoe. The most effective way to treat this is by wearing footwear that supports your arches.

Foot comfort has evolved considerably over the years, with insoles playing a central role in this transformation. Today''s insoles, especially those focusing on arch support, are more than mere ...

The arch across the foot evolved at least 3.4 million years ago, possibly before the lengthwise arch. Both arches help humans to walk and run.

If a person has an unbalanced foot to begin with, arch problems can occur even more often, whether they are wearing flip-flops, ballet flats or other types of unsupported footwear.

Ballet flats have returned in a big way and they're here to stay for 2024, and these ballerina-inspired pairs with arch support both look and feel amazing.

Flat foot surgery aims to restore the arch at the base of the foot and may involve cutting bones, replacing tendons, or strengthening ligaments. Learn more.

Podiatrists reveal the best arch support shoes for various foot conditions, tested by experts.