High Arch: Definition, Uses, and Clinical Overview
High Arch is a foot shape characterized by an increased height of the medial longitudinal arch. It is primarily an anatomic concept and a common clinical finding, and it may also describe a foot-type associated with the condition often termed *pes cavus*. It is discussed in orthopedics, sports medicine, podiatry, physical therapy, and rehabilitation settings. Clinicians reference it when evaluating foot pain, gait mechanics, footwear tolerance, and lower-extremity alignment.