Osteoarthritis of the Feet " Joan a 62-year-old woman with pain in her foot "

Osteoarthritis of the Feet " Joan a 62-year-old woman with pain in her foot "

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  K. Michael 31 August 2015

  Are women more at risk of developing osteoarthritis of the feet due to wearing heels ?

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  K. Michael 29 June 2015

  I think that the suggestion for orthotics to help with the pain from her osteoarthritis is a good one but she should also make sure she is using them with a really good walking shoe. If she plans to hike it is especially important to get the proper footwear.

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  Mr. Jackson Sayers BSc., Kinesiologist, Vancouver, BC 15 April 2015

  I have been wearing orthotics since 1980 for length discrepancy and high arches. I think they are great with the amount of pavement we spend time on .

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  Dr. Crysta Serne BSc(Kin), DC Chiropractor, Vancouver, BC 25 March 2015 Vitality Clinic, Downtown, Vancouver, BC

  @healthymama each Practitioner may have their own way of doing an analysis but I incorporate 3 components when doing mine. A static analysis (standing posture), walking up and down a corridor multiple times, and a prone (face down) assessment. I personally don't like the use of any machinery as I find the patient alters their gait slightly when stepping on the machine.

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    K. Michael 15 April 2015

    This is very interesting. I have flat feet and my chiropractor did a similar assessment before suggesting I get orthotics. Orthotics have been very helpful in preventing pain my lower back and knees from my flat feet

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  Dr. Crysta Serne BSc(Kin), DC Chiropractor, Vancouver, BC 21 March 2015 Vitality Clinic, Downtown, Vancouver, BC

  Having pain in the big toes can be a sign improper gait (walk) biomechanics. Having orthotics may help reduce the symptoms but I am more inclined to see if we can determine the cause of the joint pain and correct it to the best of our abilities. My advice would be for her to seek out a health care practitioner such as a Chiropractor to have a gait analysis. My next step would be to ensure she is using her lower body muscles and joints effectively and efficiently.

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    K. Michael 06 August 2015

    If it was determined that an issue with her gait was contributing to her foot pain, what could be done to help ?

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    Healthymama 25 March 2015

    Is gait analysis just done by observing or is it done on a machine of some sort?

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  Bernadette van der Boom-Bebb 04 February 2015

  She should consider seeing a nutritionist as well who can provide a diet that reduces the amount of inflammation.

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    K. Michael 20 July 2015

    Adding healthy foods like nuts and removing higher fat foods like red meat can help. A dietitian or nutritionist would be able to suggest more

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    ShirleyG 02 March 2015

    What in a diet can help reduce inflammation ?

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  ShirleyG 30 January 2015

  Does Osteoarthritis cause curling of the hand or is that more a symptom of rheumatoid arthritis ?

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    AllieS 17 September 2015

    Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition where the lining of joints is targeted by the immune system for attack, causing inflammation. Osteoarthritis, on the other hand, occurs when regular stress is placed on the joint and the cartilage that 'cushions' bones against each other is broken down. Osteoarthritic pain is due to the rubbing of bones since there is no more cushion, versus the inflammatory pain of rheumatoid arthritis.

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    ShirleyG 09 March 2015

    What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis ?

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    K. Michael 08 March 2015

    I believe thats rheumatoid arthritis. I know that is a more debilitating version of the disease

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  K. Michael 10 December 2014

  Orthotics vary in price depending on type and where you purchase them from. Some physiotherapists can help in choosing the correct orthotic

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    Dr. Crysta Serne BSc(Kin), DC Chiropractor, Vancouver, BC 25 March 2015 Vitality Clinic, Downtown, Vancouver, BC

    @healthymama orthotics can be a very necessary and important tool in establishing proper foot biomechanics, as well as reducing low back pain and leg length inequalities. When I am developing a treatment plan for a patient, orthotics are always the very last step as I want to see what the body is capable of before having to resort to them. Based on the cost of them, I feel both the practitioner and patient should be doing their due diligence before having them casted.

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    Healthymama 25 March 2015

    Orthotics can be a bit of a scam can't it?

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  Mr. Jackson Sayers BSc., Kinesiologist, Vancouver, BC 09 December 2014

  My mothers doctor told her that if she has fractures in her foot it is not un similar to some people who have developed unusual fractures in their thigh bone. Symptoms of a fracture include new or unusual pain in your hip, groin, or thigh.

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    K. Michael 23 December 2014

    That is interesting. It's curious that she has significant pain in her big toe. I wonder if she has gout