How Supporting the Three Foot Arches Reduces Strain
Foot health explained
How Supporting the Three Foot Arches Reduces Strain
Foot support is described in terms of three arches: the medial arch along the inside of the foot, the lateral arch along the outside, and the transverse arch across the forefoot. Supporting these areas limits how far the arches lower under load.
Less Work for the Foot
When the arches are supported, the joints, ligaments and muscles do not have to work as hard through the day. The explanation links this reduced workload with less muscular fatigue and fewer aches associated with repeated loading.
Conditions Linked With Repeated Strain
Plantar fasciitis, heel pain and heel spurs are discussed as examples of problems associated with overuse. The central point is that support can reduce strain by keeping the foot within a range its muscles and ligaments can manage more comfortably.