For many people with knee pain, orthotics can provide much-needed relief. This is why exploring the benefits of orthotics for knee pain relief should be considered.
Imbalances in the feet can lead to knee rotation, back pain, pelvic tilt, and shoulder drop. Can help manage knee pain by improving and stabilizing the position of the feet. Each subsequent joint above the feet can be considered a “link” in the chain—which goes all the way trunk of the body to the neck.
A properly aligned body will have symmetrical feet, level knees, pelvis and shoulders. Wearing Custom Orthotics may help alleviate imbalances and conditions caused by those imbalances.
- Do you suffer from knee pain? Is it aggravated during activities such as walking or playing sports?
- Does the pain in your knee wake you up at night?
- Do you experience knee pain when walking up or down stairs?
- Does it hurt when you stand up from a seated position?
- Do you also experience pain in your ankle, hip, and back?
- Have you tried all medical interventions, such as steroid injections and anti-inflammatory drugs?
Learn more about how orthotics can help ease your knee pain and if they’re right for you.
WHAT ARE ORTHOTICS?
Orthotics are special shoe inserts or custom-fitted arch supports which can help to redistribute weight and reduce stress on your knees.
A properly aligned body will have symmetrical feet, level knees, pelvis and shoulders. Wearing Custom Orthotics may help alleviate imbalances and conditions caused by those imbalances.
It works on your feet much like glasses work on your eyes – they reduce stress and strain on your body by bringing your feet back into proper alignment.
It’s important to note that while orthotics may not restore full range of motion, they can provide significant relief from knee pain caused by misalignments in the feet or ankles
There are many types of orthotics available to choose from and they can offer benefits of for knee pain relief.
Over-the-counter orthotics are typically affordable, but are not customized based on your gait and foot structure
Medical Grade Custom Orthotics are more expensive, but they’re designed specifically to improve your individual biomechanics and gait. They’re made with soft materials such as foam rubber or leather for added comfort.
Properly fitting orthotics can also help reduce wear and tear on the knee joint, which could decrease the risk of developing knee problems in the future.
They are prescribed to:
- Reduce the symptoms associated with many foot related pathologies
- Provide support
- Accommodate foot deformity
- Provide better positioning
- Relieve pressure on a certain area of the foot
- Improve the overall biomechanical function of the foot and lower extremity
WHAT TO EXPECT AT DON KELLY PHYSIOTHERAPY & ACUPUNCTURE WHEN EXPLORING THE BENEFITS OF ORTHOTICS FOR KNEE PAIN RELIEF
At Don Kelly Physiotherapy & Acupuncture, we offer Medical Grade Orthotics. Specifically designed based on your dynamic gait analysis for optimal efficiency, superior stability and extreme durability.
For me the best way to eliminate this pain and reduce the risks of surgery are orthotics, which essentially are foot supports designed to reduce the stress on the foot caused by Flat feet.
The most important aspect of orthotic arch supports is the strength at the arch and the heel. These areas must be well supported and strong to help correct the over pronation and reduce the stress on the joints.
This is why most orthotics don’t work because essentially there is not enough support under the foot, so please don’t waste your time and money on an orthotic that will not offer enough support.
Think of your feet as being like a very highly specialised piece of engineering ,like a car for example.if the tyres were not properly balanced or one of them was underinflated.
This would cause all sorts of problems on the rest of the car over a period of time, the same can be said of our feet, if they are not supported correctly- this can cause all sorts of problems on the rest of the body, as mentioned previously.
We wouldn’t neglect to get our car service so why would we neglect our feet, as Leonardo di vinci said, the human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of
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