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The Importance of Arch Support

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Lauren Hutchens

The arch is perhaps the most important structural feature of our feet, which bear 200,000 to 300,000 lbs. of stress each mile we walk. Arches absorb the brunt of the pressure our bodies thrust upon our feet with each stride. Arch height may vary significantly from person to person.

Lauren Hutchens specializes in health communications, developing targeted messages for a variety of audiences since 1998. Her publications include health policy analyses, guidance for medical providers, and easy-to-read health education materials. Her work has appeared in "the Washington Fax" and "Health News Daily." She holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Washington.