The knee joints.
Our knee plays the role of carrying a lot of the body weight, it is one of the hardest working joints in our body, because of which it suffers a significant amount of force which can make it vulnerable, if the body weight is not divided properly, that is why people with knee pain find it inconvenient to exercise, play sports or run, as people grow older they are most likely to experience knee pain at some point in their lives, the key is to have the knowledge of how to manage it .Abnormal foot function can lead to stress on the knee leading to pain. Correcting the foot function by supporting the feet can help people in managing knee pain.
Finding the right shoes for your needs.
As we walk all parts of our body are moving simultaneously depending by only your feet that is why perfect support is so important in footwear, when it comes to footwear selection for people who have knee problems and need special shoes for bad knees, the best way to start from would be to go to a store that has a wide selection of shoes, the more options you have the more chances to get to find the right shoes that caters to your requirements of comfort and support.
The way that a person walks plays a vital role in shoe selection ,the easiest way to determine that is by looking at the sole of your shoe, if you notice that they are unevenly worn you have an abnormal gait that needs to be fixed.
Shoes that can cause unnecessary stress to your feet, ankles, hips and knees should be avoided, as they are not good for a person’s joints for example high heels.
The best way to conclude if a shoe is right for you is to try it on and walk around in it, you can try on several shoes before you settle for the one best fit for you.
Orthotic insoles.
You can also try to add orthotic insoles to your favorite pair of shoes, Excessive pronation or rolling in of the in step can cause knee problems in walkers and runners, to help with this there are orthotics that can help guide this movement and increase cushioning and support on the instep, orthotics placed in shoes can help in relieving the pain but it tends to collapse after a certain amount of time, the best orthotics available in the market are custom made but are way more expensive then the off the counter orthotics.
Shock absorbing shoes
To lessen the impact on the joints a shoe that has a cushioned surface is an important consideration as they can absorb shock. Shoes with a heavy sole can alter the gait which in turn increases the pressure on the knees so it is best that they are avoided, in comparison to that the flat walking shoes can be a better option because they do not cause unnecessary strain on the knee joint.
The problem with knee support shoe can be that they are nor for daily use and their sizes run short they can also be pricy, but it is an investment that will do you a lot of good in the long run.