Can Orthotics help Knee Pain?

Managing Knee Pain: How Orthotics Offer Support and Relief

Knee pain can significantly impact mobility and overall well-being. In this article, we’ll delve into how orthotics can provide relief for knee pain. Our latest blog explores how orthotics can help knee pain.

Understanding Knee Pain

Knee pain can stem from various factors, including injury, overuse, arthritis, or biomechanical issues. It often results in discomfort, reduced mobility, and challenges in daily activities. The feet are the foundation of our body, which of course includes our knees and our back. It may just be that the answer to your back or knee pain could be at your feet. When looking at knee pain in general there are many ways you can approach it. Seeing specialists, be it Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Podiatrists. We know that many people are reluctant to spend the time or money to see a specialists, they don’t have private health care, or if they do, so little is covered that prefer not to. 

It makes sense to look at Orthotics as a first step, as it can be very affective, it can be inexpensive if you look at orthotics that have high efficacy and you may not even need to see a podiatrist to get some if you know where to look. 

Look at our article on Choosing the right Orthotics, your comprehensive guide to foot comfort. You may also want to look at the article entitled Rigid versus Off the shelf Orthotics.  

How Orthotics Can Alleviate Knee Pain

Orthotics play a supportive role in managing knee pain by addressing contributing factors:

1. Biomechanical Support

Customized orthotics aim to correct biomechanical imbalances that may contribute to knee pain. By improving foot alignment and reducing overpronation or supination, orthotics can decrease stress on the knees. In fact, it may also be the right off the shelf orthotic that can have the same benefits and made of the same material as a custom orthotic. Look at our Free product guide to hear how Orthotiks, a revolutionary new product has taken the best of the Custom Orthotics but made it available off the shelf. 

2. Shock Absorption

Orthotics with shock-absorbing properties help reduce impact on the knees during movement. This cushioning minimises the strain on the joints, lessening knee pain. A rigid orthotic is best positioned to do this. 

3. Proper Weight Distribution

Orthotics assist in redistributing body weight evenly, alleviating excessive pressure on the knees. This even distribution can reduce discomfort and strain in the knee area.

4. Supporting Gait

Orthotics can improve gait patterns, reducing irregular stress on the knees during walking or running. This enhancement in gait mechanics can mitigate knee pain caused by poor alignment.

Our Orthoticks offer a supportive solution for managing knee pain by addressing biomechanical issues, providing shock absorption, distributing weight evenly, and supporting improved gait. If you’re experiencing knee pain, consulting a podiatrist or foot specialist to explore how customised orthotics can be tailored to alleviate your specific knee-related concerns is recommended. Embrace the support and relief orthotics provide to manage knee pain and improve overall foot health, comfort, and mobility.

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