Changes in Arch of Foot
The arch of the foot is the shape of the foot’s sole. The arch allows the foot to maintain balance while distributing weight across the point of contact with the ground.
Over time the foot’s arch may change. However, a number of problems may affect the tendons and ligaments in the foot. Some conditions may cause an arch to collapse into a fallen arch or tighten into a high arch.
Conditions
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is the most common inherited nerve disorder. The disease causes damage to the coating around the nerve called the myelin sheath.
Lateral Column Overload
Lateral column overload is a condition describing pain due to excessive weight running through the lateral column onto the outer part of the midfoot.
Progressive Flatfoot (Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction)
If this tendon becomes inflamed, overstretched, or torn, you may experience pain on the inner ankle and gradually lose the inner arch on the bottom of your foot, leading to flatfoot.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition where the immune system attacks the joint lining tissue, causing painful inflammation and stiffness.
