What is Arch Support?
Arch support is physical support for the arches of the feet, provided with the use of a medical devices. Devices which create support for the arches can be found at some sports and shoe stores, and they can also provided by a podiatrist or similar professional who works with feet. When corrective devices are prescribed and customized, they may be known as orthotics, referencing the profession which involves correcting physical problems which lead to pain, poor athletic performance, and other issues. There is some dispute about the role of the natural arches found in the feet in walking and other forms of movement. People can function very well with unusually low or high arches, with issues seeming to arise when the joints in the feet are stressed, the muscles are damaged through overextension, or when the feet are considerably strained. In these cases, wearing arch support can help the foot rebuild its natural strength in the arches of the feet, preventing further injury and eventually
