Is constant or frequent knee pain getting in the way of the things you enjoy? It doesn’t have to be that way.

At Rose Park Podiatry, for over 20 years our experienced podiatrists have been helping local South Australians experiencing knee pain related to underlying foot alignment issues.

Knee pain is often caused by poor foot posture, which is why early intervention and proactive care are best in order to prevent chronic health conditions like knee arthritis from developing.

Common podiatry causes or contributing factors to knee pain include:

• Poor foot posture
• Flat feet or overpronation—this can lead to the knees turning inwards and can cause ‘knock knees’ where the knees touch, resulting in wear and tear of cartilage and potentially knee arthritis
• High arches—high arches are poor at absorbing shock when you walk, which can lead to further stress on the knees and can also cause ‘bowed legs’ resulting in pain and osteoarthritis of the knees
• Asymmetrical feet—having one foot that is in a different posture / position to the other
• A leg length difference—having one leg longer than the other puts significant stress on the knees and can result in subsequent pain

If your sore knee or knees are also paired with lower limb, hip, or back pain, then there’s a high likelihood your feet may be a contributing factor.

How our podiatrists can help

Improving foot posture can have a huge impact on pain and mobility especially for chronic conditions like knee arthritis.

It’s why, in addition to a physical examination and discussing your symptoms, we will perform a gait analysis and postural analysis to get to the exact cause of your knee pain. Treatment options will depend on your diagnosis, but can often include:

• Soft, custom orthotics that will provide superior support for your feet and help correct poor foot posture or overpronation
• Hands-on treatments like dry needling, massage, and stretching to help reduce associated muscle pain
• Strengthening exercises for the knee
• Footwear education—guiding you to the best shoes for your feet
• Working with your other health professionals such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and sports trainers

Our friendly and expert Adelaide podiatrists are ready to diagnose and treat your knee pain. Call us on 08 8338 0622 or book online today.