If you do not know what the Cavus foot is, it is a foot disorder in which the bone in the foot rises to look like an arch because of the huge weight that the heel has to carry when standing or walking. People usually call this condition as high-arched foot because of the abnormality in the foot’s appearance. This condition causes instability and pain.
High-arch foot exercises will surely mitigate the problems if you have Cavus foot. There are medical treatments that can cure the Cavus foot condition like using braces, orthotic devices, or customized shoes. When these options fail to solve the problem, surgery is another option.
To do these high-arch foot exercises, you should wear the proper garments. Make sure that you are wearing comfortable and flexible shoes that allow freedom of movement in parts of your feet.
Here Are the 8 Effective Foot Exercises for High Arches:
1. Towel Stretch
- Sit with the feet at your front.
- Wrap the towel on the heel forming like a sling.
- Flex the foot.
- Pull the towel back; make sure that you are stretching the toes.
2. Towel Toe Curls
- Lay a towel smoothly on the floor.
- Sit.
- Pull the towel towards you using all your toes.
- Push the towel back.
- Repeat the steps three and four.
3. Calf Stretch
- Face a wall.
- Place your one foot in front of the other. Make sure that both feet are pointing towards the wall.
- Put your hands on the wall like you are about to push it. You will use your hands as support.
- Lean to the wall by bending the front knee. You should feel the stretch on the calf of your back leg.
- Hold this position for 25 seconds.
- Repeat with the other leg.
- Make three repetitions.
4. Soleus Stretch
- Face a wall.
- Stand with your right foot back.
- Gradually bend your back knee bent and Keep your heel on the floor.
- Lean against a wall until you feel a gentle stretch in your calf.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
- Perform the stretch three times for each foot.
