How Can a Certified Pedorthist (Canada) Manage My Arthritis?
By: Deny Dallaire, B.Sc., C.Ped. (C)
Certified Pedorthist (Canada) with Thera-Ped Moncton
There are over 100 types of arthritis, but they basically are grouped into 1 of 2 categories. The first category is “mechanical arthritis” and involves disease in the cartilage of the bones. Osteoarthritis is probably the most well known form of arthritis to fall into this category. The second category is called “inflammatory arthritis” and involves inflammation of the synovium (or lining) around the joint.
Regardless of the type of arthritis you have, any pressure or overuse applied to an affected joint can be very painful. That’s where a Canadian Certified Pedorthist can help. Following a referral from your doctor, Pedorthists work to reduce the pressure and use of affected joints by using two types of therapy.
The first type of therapy is called “orthotic therapy” and is the most commonly used. Custom foot orthotics, when carefully designed, can significantly reduce pressure on affected joints of the feet, ankles and even the knees. Moreover they can redistribute the forces applied to the feet from the ground below.
The second form of therapy is called “shoe therapy.” This involves using either specialty footwear or modified footwear that works to change how the foot functions. A properly modified shoe can reduce the pressure exerted on some joints of the feet by at least 50% in some cases.
Remember, these therapies are meant to be a compliment to whatever other therapies your doctor has prescribed. Talk to your physician to see if pedorthic therapy is right for you.
At Thera-Ped Moncton: “We’re with you every step of the way.” / Chez Thera-Ped Moncton: “Ensemble, un pas à la fois.”
Certified Pedorthist (Canada) with Thera-Ped Moncton
There are over 100 types of arthritis, but they basically are grouped into 1 of 2 categories. The first category is “mechanical arthritis” and involves disease in the cartilage of the bones. Osteoarthritis is probably the most well known form of arthritis to fall into this category. The second category is called “inflammatory arthritis” and involves inflammation of the synovium (or lining) around the joint.
Regardless of the type of arthritis you have, any pressure or overuse applied to an affected joint can be very painful. That’s where a Canadian Certified Pedorthist can help. Following a referral from your doctor, Pedorthists work to reduce the pressure and use of affected joints by using two types of therapy.
The first type of therapy is called “orthotic therapy” and is the most commonly used. Custom foot orthotics, when carefully designed, can significantly reduce pressure on affected joints of the feet, ankles and even the knees. Moreover they can redistribute the forces applied to the feet from the ground below.
The second form of therapy is called “shoe therapy.” This involves using either specialty footwear or modified footwear that works to change how the foot functions. A properly modified shoe can reduce the pressure exerted on some joints of the feet by at least 50% in some cases.
Remember, these therapies are meant to be a compliment to whatever other therapies your doctor has prescribed. Talk to your physician to see if pedorthic therapy is right for you.
At Thera-Ped Moncton: “We’re with you every step of the way.” / Chez Thera-Ped Moncton: “Ensemble, un pas à la fois.”
