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Arch Pain
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
There are several sports safety measures that can help prevent arch pain. It is important to wear well-fitting footwear appropriate for the type of physical activity he or she is doing. People with this condition may be instructed to walk or run with their toes turned in an inward position. This helps to distribute the weight to the outer side of the foot instead of on the big toe area.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
People with arch pain may continue to have flare-ups of pain.
What are the risks to others?
There are no risks to others as this condition is not contagious.