Question 1

if you got new shoes and just started cross-country, how can you tell if the shoes or the running is causing a knee pain problem?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Not an easy answer. If you just started cross country you have to still start with low distance and increase over time. The knees can certainly hurt just from getting used to the running. If one area of the shoe is wearing out more then other areas it could be the shoes. If you are getting inflammation such as redness, swelling, and heat in the knees, that would suggest the running is the problem.

Question 2

hey running on treadmill causes future knee problems is it so ? am using nike lunar ion series of shoes and i almost run for 2.5 kms daily

Accepted Answer

No: It's not normal. The pain can be from various condition such as over pronating to genu valgum to patellar tendinitis. Sometimes simply adjusting the inclination angle helps.  See a podiatrist for eval.

Question 3

what is a gait how is this causing a problem for my knee cap along right side of by wearing new shoe that were not my usual trainer's over a week now?

Accepted Answer

Gait: Your gait is the way you walk or run.  This involves a movement chain from feet up through hips.  Changes in your shoes can change the movement of your feet as they progress through the phases of gait.  This can change the position and movement of your knee and knee cap leading to malpositioning and compression on intolerant tissue.

Question 4

i have severe osteoarthritis in both of my knees surgeries on both knees. i would like to exercise running what is the best shoes for my case?

Accepted Answer

Running would not be: a good choice for exercise. Any impact exercise will cause your DJD to progress faster good/perfect shoes or not. Walking outside or treadmill, not running is a good substitute or swimming even better.

Question 5

ankle and knee swollen agitated from not wearing good shoes.  broke when i was young.  what's best?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: May be arthritis from previous fracture or another cause.

Question 6

what shoes are best for very heavy man who has aching in feet and knees after standing/walking for most of work shift?

Accepted Answer

: My recommendation is to consider how much weight your are carrying around and how much that may be straining your feet.  Recall how many sticks of butter there are in a pound up there.  Then multiply this by the humber of pounds you are overweight. Then think about how this is like carrying a backpack full of x sticks of butter. Best got move to eating plan that will lower your weight.  DASH works

Question 7

i have flat feet and my knees curve in when i'm not wearing shoes with support in them, is this normal for people with flat feet or another problem?

Accepted Answer

Normal : For flat feet. Conservative treatment is an orthotic. Surgical correction could include a subtalar implant.

Question 8

what is the best type of shoe to wear to work (i stand all day) if i have chondromalacia pain? i get knee pain after stand/sit for long time, & stairs

Accepted Answer

See details: Any shoe with a good arch support.

Question 9

i have been having foot pain for a couple days now. i used to wear orthotic shoe inserts.i have knee problem. this is on my left foot. it's pulsating.

Accepted Answer

Need new orthotics!: If you used to wear them and now they are either too small or they are worn, your body is telling you something. For the pain, rub your foot in the arch area to warm it up. Also,  a nice cold bottle that you can roll your foot on will help decrease the pain and pulsating.

Question 10

can i improve my knock knees with special shoes or other methods?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: The only true correction for knock knees is surgery.
Once the bones have formed the position is stable and therefore a brace or splint would only be of minimal help.

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If you got new shoes and just started cross-country, how can you tell if the shoes or the running is causing a knee pain problem?

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Hey running on treadmill causes future knee problems is it so ? am using nike lunar ion series of shoes and i almost run for 2.5 kms daily

A member asked:

What is a gait how is this causing a problem for my knee cap along right side of by wearing new shoe that were not my usual trainer's over a week now?

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I have severe osteoarthritis in both of my knees surgeries on both knees. i would like to exercise running what is the best shoes for my case?

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Ankle and knee swollen agitated from not wearing good shoes. broke when i was young. what's best?

A member asked:

What shoes are best for very heavy man who has aching in feet and knees after standing/walking for most of work shift?

A member asked:

I have flat feet and my knees curve in when i'm not wearing shoes with support in them, is this normal for people with flat feet or another problem?

A member asked:

What is the best type of shoe to wear to work (i stand all day) if i have chondromalacia pain? i get knee pain after stand/sit for long time, & stairs

A member asked:

I have been having foot pain for a couple days now. i used to wear orthotic shoe inserts.i have knee problem. this is on my left foot. it's pulsating.

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Can i improve my knock knees with special shoes or other methods?

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