Foot Arthritis

• • Autoimmune conditions (e.g Rheumatoid Arthritis, where the body’s own cells attack the cartilage surrounding the joint. This results in inflammation and swelling and eventually destruction of the joint cartilage).
  • Genetics.
  • Previous injury or surgery to the affected joint (e.g fractures, ankle reconstructions).
  • Age (cartilage becomes brittle with less capacity to repair itself and withstand pressure).
  • Weight (increase strain and wear on the joint).
  • Illness of infections (e.g septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, gout).
  • Occupation, as joint position and strain on joints, varies between different jobs.

• Arthritis in the feet can cause deformity or bony prominence resulting in pressure and irritation.
• Generalised aches in the feet (more severe in colder weather).
• Stiffness of big toe joints.
• Bunions, clawed toes, and other toe deformities.
• Footwear difficulties.
• Callus, corns, or even ulceration.
• Increased number of falls.

• Customised foot orthoses to provide comfort and support to the joints in the feet.
• Foot Mobilisation Therapy to improve joint movement and stimulate joint lubrication.
• Prolotherapy
• Footwear recommendations and advice.
• Gentle, no weight-bearing exercises (hydrotherapy, cycling).
• Anti-inflammatories or alternative pain relief only if necessary.
• In severe cases surgical options include; joint replacement and/ or fixation of joints.

Arthritis is a common cause of foot pain frequently encountered by podiatrists.

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms do not leave it to get worse, book an appointment with us today. Well Heeled Podiatry uses effective and unique treatment options clinically proven to be beneficial for  arthritis in the feet.

Related Topics

• Foot Mobilisation Therapy
• Prolotherapy
• Aching Painful Feet
• Supportive Footwear
• Leg Length Discrepancies
• Gout
• Chronic Disease Management Plan