Rheumatoid arthritis affects the synovial lining of joints throughout the body. In recent times, changes in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has seen a decrease in the severe symptoms regularly seen in years gone by. However, there are still many individuals in the community with problematic rheumatoid arthritis. In some cases the damage to the joints can cause dislocation, making movement of these joints very painful. When joint deformity occurs in the feet, the shape of the load bearing surface changes and high pressure areas are often the result. A thorough assessment of feet such as these, and the provision of a customised foot orthotic can often relieve the high pressure areas and associated corns or callus.
Improve the function and structural alignment of the foot during walking and standing
Redistribute the forces in the foot to reduce pain
Pad the sensitive areas of your foot where corns and calluses can become problematic and very painful
Remove the callus and corns from your foot
Help reduce pain from overused muscles
Trim your toenails or thin them out to prevent pain or discomfort
Give footwear advice to a find a shoe that fits and is comfortable for you
Assist with padding and protection from fat pad movement or atrophy
