Does Your Arch Height Increase Your Risk for Injury ⎹ Ep 130

Does Your Arch Height Increase Your Risk for Injury ⎹ Ep 130

From Rehab For Runners by Dr. Lisa DPT

January 15, 2026 · 19 min

About this episode

Dr. Lisa discusses the impact of different medial arch types on injury risk and rehabilitation.

In todays episode, Dr. Lisa talks through the 2 different medial arch types and when to focus on addressing them, especially if you are injured. She talks through why having a flat foot is not necessarily a bad thing and why high arches don't do well with an orthotic. Links and Resources: Foot and Ankle Program: At home rehab program for injuries including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, posterior tibialis pain and big toe painHip Program: At home rehab ...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Lisa

Topics covered

  • arch height
  • injury risk
  • flat foot
  • high arches
  • orthotics
  • rehab

Keywords

  • arch height
  • injury
  • flat foot
  • high arches
  • orthotic
  • rehab program
  • plantar fasciitis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Foot and Ankle Program, Hip Program

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