# High arches (pes cavus)

> High arches put a lot of pressure on the heel and forefoot. For painful high arches the evidence for custom insoles is strongest.

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With high arches (pes cavus) the arch is high and often rigid. Weight is therefore mainly carried by the heel and the ball of the foot, over a small contact area. This causes pressure pain, calluses and an unstable ankle.

#### Symptoms and causes
- Pressure pain under the ball of the foot and the heel
- Calluses and corns under the forefoot
- Frequent ankle sprains
- Claw toes or toes pressing against the shoe

High arches can be congenital or related to a neurological condition; if the foot shape changes quickly, examination by a doctor is important.

#### How handmade insoles help
An insole that fills the high arch increases the contact area and spreads the pressure over the whole foot. Cushioning under the heel and forefoot and a correction on the outside add comfort and stability. For painful high arches, the scientific evidence for custom insoles is the strongest of all foot complaints.

#### What you can do – and when to see a doctor
Choose shoes with enough room in the forefoot and good cushioning, and stretch your calves and soles regularly.

If the pain does not improve after a few weeks, if there is swelling, redness or loss of sensation, or if you have diabetes or rheumatism, also have the complaint assessed by your GP.


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Podologie Benerink v.o.f. is a family-run podiatry practice in the Netherlands (Chamber of Commerce 60168757) that has been making expertly handmade podiatric insoles, children’s insoles, work insoles and orthoses since 1998. Registered podiatrist Willeke Benerink, podiatrist Wim Benerink and Elke Benerink (sports and wellbeing). Affiliated with the LOOP foundation; registered healthcare provider. Languages: Dutch, English, German.

## Contact
- Phone: (+31) 06 - 103 425 74 (+31610342574)
- Email: info@podologiebenerink.nl
- Contact: https://www.podologiebenerink.nl/en/contact/
- Address: Brinkstraat 6A, 7591 DP Denekamp, Netherlands

## Locations and practice days
- Oldenzaal: KroeseWevers kantoor, De Matenstraat 47, 7572 BV Oldenzaal – Every other Wednesday (https://www.podologiebenerink.nl/en/locations/oldenzaal/)
- Denekamp: Brinkstraat 6A, 7591 DP Denekamp – Every other Wednesday and every Saturday (https://www.podologiebenerink.nl/en/locations/denekamp/)
- Losser: Carint Losser, Lutterstraat 2a, 7581 BV Losser – Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month (https://www.podologiebenerink.nl/en/locations/losser/)
- Germany (on-site visits): Nordhorn, Neuenhaus, Lingen

## Prices
- Adults, first pair: € 230 (includes: Consultation € 60, 1 pair of insoles € 170, Follow-up check within the first 6 months)
- Children up to 16, first pair: € 220 (includes: Consultation € 60, 1 pair of insoles € 160, Follow-up check within the first 6 months)
- Second pair (adults and children): € 150
- Certified work insoles: € 250 (includes: Consultation € 60, 1 pair of insoles € 190, Follow-up check within the first 6 months)
- Repair of therapeutic insoles: € 40
- Orthoses: from € 30
- Medical taping: € 30
- Consultation and examination: € 60
- Check-up after 6 months: € 30