http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13725998
I just went to see a specialist podiatrist yesterday, who used a camera and treadmill to assess the way I walk, (I think it's known as gait analysis), and also to look at the shoes I wear. I went because I'm trying to get to the bottom of my knee pain, and it turns out that not only do I roll my feet inwards when I walk, causing the knees to rotate internally too, I also have restricted movement on my right hip, due to back problems....and the shoes I wear are all wrong, wrong, wrong! I think a lot of us have got in a vicious cycle of bad posture, bad gait and bad footwear, and it's definitely something that needs to be addressed.
Shoes should have a small heel or about 2-3 cm (1 inch) and should not be completely flat, preferably with straps to hold the foot in place, and to give your ankle and heel more support. Trainers should be specifically chosen for the sport you are doing, made of thick, sturdy material, and with no air pockets, or 'pumps' (see the photo below, and excuse the vampy nail holding it up - had to get the right light!). Air is a moving medium and allows the foot and ankle to move about whilst exercising, causing pain and bad foot placement whilst doing so.
If you are experiencing heel, ankle or knee pain whilst walking or exercising, then orthotics (shoe inserts that correct foot placement) could be something useful to try, but if your pain is severe then I would definitely recommend seeing a podiatrist/orthopaedic specialist who can help you more than my blog can!
Finally, here's an article on the possible development of an early arthritis test - definitely something I'd be interested in, what with all my joint problems!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7574707.stm
Nati xXx
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