How to Check Your Foot Arch at Home + Why It Matters

Walking is something we do every single day—yet most of us don’t realize that the way we walk could be silently affecting our health. In Tamil Nadu, foot-related problems like flat feet, plantar fasciitis, and heel pain are on the rise due to lifestyle habits, poor footwear choices, and long hours of standing or walking on hard surfaces.

Research suggests that about 20–25% of Indians have flat feet, while nearly 30% experience heel pain at some point in their lives. The root cause often lies in our feet’s arch—the natural curve at the bottom of your foot.

But here’s the good news: You can check your foot arch at home in just 3 simple steps! Let’s dive in...

Why Your Foot Arch Matters

Your foot arch acts like a natural shock absorber. It:

• Balances your body weight
• Reduces strain on knees, hips, and spine
• Provides stability while walking, running, or standing

When your arch is too low (flat feet) or too high, it causes an imbalance. Over time, this leads to pain, swelling, and even chronic conditions.

That’s why orthopaedic footwear with arch support is becoming more popular in Tamil Nadu—especially among working professionals, elderly people, and fitness enthusiasts.

3 Easy Steps to Check Your Foot Arch at Home

You don’t need a doctor’s appointment right away. Here’s a simple test called the Wet Foot Test that you can do at home.

Step 1: Wet Your Feet

Take a shallow bowl of water and dip the bottom of your foot in it. Make sure the sole is evenly wet.

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Step 2: Step on a Flat Surface

Place your wet foot on a clean surface like cardboard, a tiled floor, or a piece of paper. Stand normally with full weight on your foot.

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Step 3: Observe Your Footprint

Now look at the imprint:

• Normal Arch: You’ll see half of your arch curve missing in the middle (a balance between heel and ball of the foot).
• Flat Foot: The entire foot is visible, with little or no curve in the middle.
• High Arch: Only the heel and ball are visible with a thin or no connection in the middle.

If you notice a flat foot or a very high arch, it may explain your recurring heel pain, knee pain, or tired feet.

The Current Situation in Tamil Nadu

• With increasing urbanization, more people walk on hard cement roads than natural sand or soil.
• IT professionals, teachers, and factory workers who stand for long work hours are reporting higher cases of foot pain.
• According to podiatric clinics in South India, over 40% of patients coming for heel pain treatment have arch-related issues.

This shows that checking your arch early can help prevent serious problems later.

How Arch Support Footwear Helps

At Upstrol Technologies (Madurai), we specialize in customized slippers and orthopaedic sandals that perfectly match your foot curve. Whether you have a low, normal, or high arch, our footwear provides:

• Proper weight distribution
• Shock absorption while walking on hard ground
• Relief from knee, ankle, and back pain
• Long-term prevention of foot disorders

We serve four types of customers:

1. Therapeutic Footwear (TFW): For patients with foot disorders
2. Preventive Footwear (PFW): For people who want to avoid future issues
3. Fitness Freaks (FFs): For athletes and gym-goers
4. Retailers: Supplying orthopaedic footwear across Tamil Nadu

Tips to Care for Your Foot Arch Daily

• Always wear supportive footwear, not flat slippers.
• Walk barefoot on sand or grass occasionally to strengthen muscles.
• Do simple foot stretches and yoga poses like Tadasana and Vrikshasana.
• Maintain a healthy weight to reduce excess pressure on feet.

Key Takeaway

Your feet carry you through life—literally. By checking your foot arch at home using the Wet Foot Test, you can detect early signs of imbalance and prevent bigger problems.

If you find irregularities or frequent pain, don’t ignore it. Invest in the right orthopaedic footwear with arch support. At Upstrol Technologies, we combine science + comfort to make sure your feet get the support they truly need.

Remember: Healthy feet = Healthy life!