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High Arched or Supinated Feet

A high-arched foot, also known as a cavus or supinated foot type, is the opposite of a flat foot, with a noticeably raised arch along the inside of the foot. This foot type is typically rigid and struggles to absorb impact effectively. Because it doesn’t roll in enough after the heel strikes the ground, it reduces natural shock absorption, increasing stress on the foot and lower limbs.

Other Conditions

Podiatry Conditions

Achilles Tendon Pain

High Arched or Supinated Feet

Ingrown Toenails

Foot & Ankle Pain

Heel Pain

Plantar Fasciitis / Fasciosis & Heel Pain

Psoriasis

Flat & Pronated Feet

Calluses, Hard Skin, Cracked Heels

Corns on Feet

Bunions (e.g. Hallux Abducto-Valgus)

Osgood-Schlatters Disease

Calcaneal Apophysistis (Sever’s Disease)

High Arched or Supinated Feet

Ingrown Toenails

Warts

Metatarsus Adductus or Banana Feet

Toe Walking

Intoeing & Pigeon Toe

Foot & Leg Pain in Children

Flat Feet & Pronated Feet in Children

Morton’s Neuroma

Pregnancy Podiatry

Sciatica

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)

Referred Pain Syndrome

Knee Pain & Conditions

Hip & Back Pain

Ankle Pain, Strains & Sprains

Tightness

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PPS)

Hamstring Tightness, Muscle Cramping & Fatigue

Osgood-Schlatters Disease

Calcaneal Apophysistis (Sever’s Disease)

Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)

Achilles Tendon Pain

Tendonitis

Heel & Foot Stress Fractures

Shin Splints

With each step, the foot should move smoothly between rolling in and out, maintaining a balanced motion. In a rigid, high-arched foot, this movement is limited, causing impact forces to travel up the leg. Without proper shock absorption and flexibility, this can lead to issues such as shin, knee, heel, and back pain.

Oversupination (hyper-supination) is far more rare than overpronation and causes problems for runners and other athletes, as in this position the foot is less able to provide shock absorption.

High arched or supinated feet predisposes an athlete to:

Common signs of High Arched feet

  • Clawed and gripping toes
  • Hard skin or callus under the ball of the foot
  • An arch that remains high with each step

Causes of High Arched feet

  • Genetic factors influence the structural alignment of foot bones
  • Neuromuscular conditions like Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
  • Nerve damage from excessive alcohol consumption
  • Peripheral neuropathy affecting foot function
  • Diabetes-related nerve changes impacting foot structure
  • Variations in foot arches, from normal to high-arched feet

What causes High Arched feet in kids?

Most children with flat feet have no symptoms. However, sometimes they may have trouble participating in physical activities or sports, or appear to walk or run awkwardly. Some complain of pain or cramping in their feet, legs or knees.

Any pain or difficulty with a child’s feet should be evaluated by one of our podiatrists at Elite Podiatry.

How are High Arched feet treated?

Managing a high-arched foot involves a combination of supportive treatments to improve comfort and enhance mobility.

Treatment options may include:
  • Custom flexible orthotics to improve foot mechanics, enhance shock absorption, and adapt to uneven surfaces
  • Cushioned footwear recommendations for better support and comfort
  • Stretching tight muscles to relieve pain and improve mobility
  • Foot mobilisation therapy to restore joint flexibility
  • Strengthening exercises for the foot and leg
  • Load management strategies to reduce strain and prevent injury

Please call us at Elite Podiatry to organise an appointment for an assessment, diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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Marlaina

Marlaina has recently joined our part time team and brings a warm, friendly and positive approach to patient care. She enjoys creating a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and supported. When not at work, Marlaina loves spending time with her family and friends. Hiking, travel and listening to old records in her free time.

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Debra

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Debra has worked in various health related roles over the last 25 years ranging from the Cancer Council to a Women’s Hormone Clinic along with a stint volunteering with Lifeline Australia. She’s always got a smile to welcome you and loves getting to know patients.

She has 3 daughters that she’s very proud of and loves living near the ocean. When she’s not working she likes catching up with friends, travelling, meditation, going to concerts as well as spending quality time with her family.

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Kim – Marie

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Kim – Marie is a new member of our amazing team and is one of our permanent part- time staff. She has a degree in Commerce and Marketing and extensive experience in medical administration. She is a very proud Mum of two gorgeous kids and has just come back into the work force after focusing on being a Mum for a few years. She absolutely loves music and travel.

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Adisha

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Adisha is another one of our friendly receptionists part of the Elite Podiatry team. She is studying biomedical science at university and also works part time at a pharmacy.

In her spare time she loves beach days, travelling and spending time with friends and family.

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Ella

Team Member

Ella is one of our wonderful receptionists and loves working in our family orientated environment. She is currently studying nursing and her favourite past time is walking her dog on the beach and being with her family and friends.

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Dee

Team member

Dee is part of our incredible team and is one of our permanent admin team members.

Always greeting you with the biggest smile, Dee enjoys spending time with her family and runs a successful baking and cookie company. She’s always out and about and loves living life to the fullest.

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Tara

Finances manager

Tara is our second in charge and has extensive experience in running office & retail environments. She is positive, communicative and loves interacting with our patients to provide excellent service and ensures our clinic runs efficiently.

As a qualified bookkeeper, she looks after all the admin of the practice and supports reception.

In her downtime, she loves beach activities, long walks and sharing wine with friends!

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Stacey

Practice Manager

Stacey is the Practice Manager at Elite Podiatry and is passionate about creating a positive experience for both patients and staff. With many years of experience in health and allied health settings, she brings warmth, organisation and a genuine love of helping people.

When she’s not at work, Stacey loves spending time with her family, cheering on her son’s sporting adventures, playing beach volleyball and enjoying what life has to offer.

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Dr Caitlin Tran

Podiatrist

Caitlin graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree after completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences degree in Medical Science at the University of Western Australia.

Caitlin has spent most of her life dancing and recognises the importance of looking after one’s foot and overall health. She has a keen interest in foot health and biomechanics, enjoying her role as a permanent podiatrist at Elite Podiatry Mullaloo.

Having experience as a dance instructor, she looks forward to utilising her leadership skills integrated with her podiatric knowledge to build the foundation of providing high-quality patient-centred care.

Dr Caitlin Tran

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Dr Latifa Jafari

Senior Podiatrist

Latifa completed her post graduate degree in Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at UWA in 2021. She enjoys treating calluses, ingrown toenails and musculoskeletal conditions with an interest in paediatrics. Latifa is very keen to share her knowledge with her patients to improve their quality of life.

Outside work, Latifa loves to spend time with family and friends, go on long walks and explore mother nature.

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Dr Greg Lewis

Podiatrist & Registered Nurse

Greg is another one of our amazing podiatrists who completed his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine post-graduate degree at the University of Western Australia. He is also dually qualified as a registered nurse.

Greg joined the Elite Podiatry team back in 2018 and is now currently working as part of our incredible team as a podiatrist/nurse. In his spare time, Greg enjoys running, going to the gym, camping and playing basketball.

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Dr Marie Ishak-Lewis

Founder, Principal Podiatrist, Pharmacist & Lecturer

Marie, the owner and director of Elite Podiatry, is both a qualified Podiatrist and Pharmacist. She first established her founding Stirling clinic in December 2004 and has had exceptional success since. An inventor of a globally patented orthotic, Synxsole, Marie has been on Shark Tank and wrangled a deal with business guru Andrew Banks! She also has featured on Channel Seven’s Today Tonight, The Sunday Times, Smart Company, Lower Extremity Magazine in the USA and has been a regular on both ABC Radio and CurtinFM as their specialist Podiatrist.

Marie also lectures at the prestigious University of Western Australia in both the Pharmacy and Podiatry departments. She is also a mentor and regularly attends UWA Alumni events for graduating students.