What Causes Knee Pain?
Knee pain is caused by trauma, misalignment, torn ligament, damaged cartilage, gout, infection, degeneration as well as by other health conditions, such as arthritis. Other causes of pain may be overuse injuries of the knee (tendonitis, bursitis, muscle strains), combination of muscle weakness and overweight. Knee pain is a common complaint for many people.
Knee pain can originate in the bony structures of your body, including the knee joint (femur, tibia, fibula), the kneecap (patella), or the ligaments and cartilage (meniscus) of the knee. You can have chronic knee pain, pain in knee cap, pain behind knee, knee pain while running and walking, pain below knee, and pain behind knee.
Wear shoes that fit well, have wider toe box, arch support and shock absorbing soles. Rest your feet as often as possible. If pain persists, ask your doctor about physical therapy and/or getting a custom made orthotics/inserts to be worn in the shoe.
The best shoe orthotics/ insoles are those that provide just the right amount of support, flexibility and stability. Cushioning and shock absorption is also essential. They have to provide comfort, enough arch support and biomechanical alignment.
Slim Dress Orthotics/ Insoles are custom made for non-removable liner shoes. Slim narrow grind shell, suede top with 1mm underlay.
There are custom made orthotics specifically designed for the skates. They enhance your performance by creating a comfortable environment for your feet and have all the supportive benefits of the custom orthotics to eliminate your foot issues.
If your orthotics were made for dress shoe, switching it to sport shoe may not be advisable. You can transfer from one dress shoe to another. It is better to have a specially designed custom-made orthotics for your soccer cleats, ski boot or athletic shoes.
Talk to your doctor to determine if orthotics will help you in your daily activities. Orthotics provide improved stability through balances force re-distribution and alignment of the foot, creating a stable foundation for the rest of your body. A custom made Foot Orthotic can reduce any extra stress or pain in feet, ankles, knees, hips and back. Wear your custom insoles as often as possible for maximum benefit!
Custom-made orthotics not only have preventative function – they can be used in treatment of certain conditions. Doctors prescribe orthotics to treat foot problems such as plantar fasciitis, bursitis, tendinitis, diabetic foot ulcers, and foot, ankle, and heel pain. Clinical research studies have shown that prescribed foot orthotics decrease foot pain and improve function.
According to studies, less than 10% of the world population would have what is called a normal or neutral foot, meaning a foot that does not require any special care or support to maintain its shape when loaded with the body weight. So unless you are the lucky one, and have perfect feet – you will benefit from using orthotics. Your feet are the base of support of your entire skeleton, so they may affect the entire body if they are tilted or not straight. The sooner you start wearing orthotics, the lesser are the chances of developing other health problems later on.
Yes – most Extended Health Care Plans will cover the cost of custom-made orthotics, compression garments and body braces. Certain devices are also covered by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. You will need a doctor’s prescription to submit an insurance claim. It is advised that you call your insurance company to verify coverage.
Orthotics help to control abnormal foot motion, especially excessive pronation and supination of the lower ankle or subtalar joint. They provide stability for the foot and correct injury-causing imbalances. Orthotics may prevent injury or deformity from occurring or halt the progression of existing problems and allow healing occur. They are also very useful in optimizing and enhancing comfort and protection.
The knee joint plays a crucial role in bending, straightening, and bearing the weight of the body while providing firm support to the feet, ankles and hip. Dysfunction of the ligaments, tendons, cartilage and muscles surrounding the joint can create an unbalanced foundation that not only cause discomfort, but also a knee pain.
Knee pain Treatment
Knee pain can be treated by using custom orthotics, orthopaedic footwear and knee bracing which can provide a balanced foundation for your body. Custom orthotics help strengthen the affected muscles around the knee. Custom Orthotics provide firm arch support that creates balance and eliminates knee pain. Knee pain can be treated with knee brace, custom shoe inserts, orthotic shoe insoles, knee compression sleeves, custom orthotic shoes and heel pads with wedges on one side of the heel to reduce knee pain. Different types of knee braces and wraps may be used for knee pain treatment.They improve knee function by controlling motion, providing support through stabilizing gait, reducing pain through transferring load to another area, and preventing progression of fixed deformities.
At Comfort Clinic, we provide many options of knee pain treatment. We do biomechanic assessment of your knee condition and analyze your gait to apply functional orthotics that can alleviate knee pain and create a balanced foundation.
For those people who spend most of the time standing on their feet, our certified orthotic fitters use comfort functional orthotics that can add extra cushion to support your feet and provide maximum comfort. Our certified body braces fitters can also do custom fitting of a knee brace to provide firm support to your knee without compromising your lifestyle and comfort level.
