Orthotics can reduce the pain of knee arthritis and also reduce the risk of sports injuries. Oleg Sazhnikov, orthopedist at the Docmed clinic, told socialbites.ca.
“Unfortunately, there are no large clinical studies showing the effectiveness of orthotic insoles, but there are several small studies that provide evidence in favor of wearing insoles in some diseases,” Sazhnikov explained.
Research shows that arch-supported insoles (a piece designed to support the foot) may be beneficial for patients with knee osteoarthritis associated with valgus (inward displacement of the knees, distorting the shape of the legs and giving them an X-shaped appearance). . In the trials, it was seen that those who used insoles had less pain and had better mobility than those who did not use insoles. However, there is no evidence that orthotics are helpful or harmful for healthy adults or children.
“Another study showed that the use of insoles, external joint fixators and comprehensive training programs can reduce sports injuries,” the podiatrist added.
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