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Knee  Pain and foot function.

  

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Treatment of knee pain.

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The most recent guidelines to treat knee pain are:-

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1. Strengthening the muscles supporting and controlling the knee.

2. Use of foot orthotics to help treat abnormal foot function.

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How does a Podiatrist treat foot pain?

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1. Assessment determining  the actual cause of the knee pain.

2.  Assess for reduced joint movement  and muscle tension in feet, ankle, knee and hip.

3. Assess gait -  walking and running.

4. Review current foot wear.

5. Give a treatment plan. Footwear changes, foot orthotics, stretching and strengthening of muscles.

6. Group care-Physiotherapy, massage therapy, GP or orthopaedic surgery.

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