[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/blogs\/footwear-for-oa-and-knee-pain\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/blogs\/footwear-for-oa-and-knee-pain\/","headline":"Footwear for OA and Knee Pain","name":"Footwear for OA and Knee Pain","description":"The shoes you wear\u00a0affect how you walk, and how much shock your knees absorb. Shoes\u00a0only provide\u00a0the right level of support for a certain amount of steps, so even though the sneakers you bought in 2002 still look alright, they aren\u2019t doing anything for you anymore. Time to get new ones!   The best shoes for […]","datePublished":"2013-11-18","dateModified":"2024-01-09","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/author\/developer\/#Person","name":"Nick Petersen","url":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/author\/developer\/","identifier":2,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8ea7fc410413ee0b715aee4c6b2d912c09623af5f85eaca6f6d7e0a2c223e1df?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8ea7fc410413ee0b715aee4c6b2d912c09623af5f85eaca6f6d7e0a2c223e1df?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Reflex Knee Specialists","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/b1ec2b6df7.nxcli.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/logo.png","url":"http:\/\/b1ec2b6df7.nxcli.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/logo.png","width":169,"height":104}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2516650.webp","url":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2516650.webp","height":2367,"width":1536},"url":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/blogs\/footwear-for-oa-and-knee-pain\/","about":["Blogs"],"wordCount":531,"articleBody":"The shoes you wear\u00a0affect how you walk, and how much shock your knees absorb. Shoes\u00a0only provide\u00a0the right level of support for a certain amount of steps, so even though the sneakers you bought in 2002 still look alright, they aren\u2019t doing anything for you anymore. Time to get new ones! The best shoes for OA Knee Pain The average human\u00a0foot consists of 28 bones. These bones intermingle with one another painlessly because of the presence of smooth, elastic cartilage at the joints where the bones meet. However, when a person develops osteoarthritis, that cartilage begins to lose its elasticity. In the beginning the foot may simply feel stiff, but as the cartilage begins to break down from wear and tear the foot joints become inflamed leading to chronic\u00a0inflammation, pain, and swelling. Even in its earlier stages, osteoarthritis of the feet can increase a person\u2019s risk of developing other painful foot conditions such as bunions, hammertoes, and other foot deformities. A good shoe should have special shock absorption to minimize the strain on the already fragile joint cartilage. It should also include proper arch support to prevent the foot from flattening and causing a chain reaction in the foot muscle system which can ultimately weaken cartilage. Osteoarthritic shoes should also fit loosely around the toe area to minimize pressure points. Be sure to pay special attention to the fit of the shoes width and don\u2019t hesitate to purchase a wide or extra wide shoe if necessary. The proper\u00a0shoe can\u00a0also\u00a0help reduce the discomfort of OA of the knees, but you might also need an insert\u2026 Insoles & Inserts Exercise and physical activity can be wearing on\u00a0your body. With every step you take you are putting pressure on your knees, back, and joints. Having a proper shoe insole with great shock absorption can help cushion the stress of your weight and in return reduce the shock that your joints and bones absorb. A good insole can not only benefit your feet, but your knee joints as well, by\u00a0reducing the amount of soreness that\u00a0you experience after running and other high-impact\u00a0activities.  There are many types of shoe insoles, but they each serve a\u00a0different purpose. The two most common insoles you may come across are gel insoles and arch support inserts. Gel insoles, also known as Dr. Scholls, are mostly used to aid to the everyday walking shoe.\u00a0They are\u00a0designed to\u00a0provide comfort and luxury for everyday wear.\u00a0Arch support insoles, such as Superfeet, are designed towards improving\u00a0the functionality of\u00a0your body\u2019s\u00a0overall movement.\u00a0These inserts can be added to running shoes or shoes that\u00a0you wear while doing physical activity. Arch support inserts add a heel cup pad for natural shock absorption, initiating proper bone alignment from first impact. While both gel and arch support insoles offer excellent benefits, arch support is the most important contribution to protecting knee joints from inflammation and swelling. If you aren\u2019t sure your shoes or insoles are right for you many shoe stores like Fit Right will do an\u00a0in-store evaluation\u00a0for you."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blogs","item":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/blogs\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Footwear for OA and Knee Pain","item":"https:\/\/reflexknees.com\/blogs\/footwear-for-oa-and-knee-pain\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]