#cavusfoot

Did you know that a high-arched foot, also known as a cavus foot, can develop at any age? It is often associated with underlying neurological conditions and may lead to pain, instability, frequent ankle sprains, and difficulty walking if left untreated.

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One cause of hammertoes Take a look at this gals left foot. Notice the high, cavus arch as well as increased tone in the long flexors of the toes. Is it any wonder she has weakness of the long extensors on that side? Look at the other picture and note that she has a shorter leg on the left. Yes, it is anatomical and tibial on clinical exam. She also has limited ankle dorsiflexion and hip extension bilaterally, left greater than right. When the foot is cavus it puts an increased stretch on the long flexor muscles of the foot because the metatarsalphalangeal joint is in relative extension. More than likely this will activate the Ia afferents from the muscle spindles causing more tone in the flexors. Yes, that will decrease over time but you will also increase the relative length of the long flexor tendons and decrease the length of the long and short extensor tendons.