Podiatry & Gait Management
The motion of the knee is influenced by what motion occurs at the foot, ankle and hip. It may be the case that your foot and ankle motion, or that the way you walk (your gait), is contributing to the dysfunction and pain in your knee. Podiatrists can help you modify your gait and/or fit you with custom shoes or orthotics to help alleviate knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms.
Orthotic Inserts & Shoes
Orthotic inserts can be a helpful piece in the puzzle when it comes to managing knee pain. Orthotic inserts are insoles that can be placed into your footwear which alters the way your foot engages with the ground. By changing the way your foot interacts with the ground, the alignment and loads going through joints above the foot such as your ankle, knee and hip can also be changed.