Knee Pain Relief at Sky Podiatry

Common Knee Conditions we Treat

As podiatrists in Tasmania with years of experience, we commonly see the following knee conditions connected to foot function:

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: This condition is often caused by misalignment in the kneecap, which can result from poor foot function.

• ACL Injuries: A wider Q angle in women increases the risk of ACL tears. Correcting foot alignment can reduce the strain on your ACL, preventing injury.

• Osteoarthritis: Whether it’s in the medial or lateral compartment of the knee, osteoarthritis is often worsened by improper foot mechanics.

How We Treat Knee Pain at Sky Podiatry

Our Launceston podiatry clinic uses a comprehensive approach to knee pain, ensuring that we treat the cause, not just the symptoms. Here’s how:

• Custom Orthotics: Our 3D-scanned orthotics are designed to correct foot alignment and reduce stress on your knees. These custom orthotics are crafted in partnership with Lab Twenty Six, Tasmania’s own orthotic laboratory.

• Strength and Conditioning: By strengthening the muscles around your knees, hips, and feet, we improve stability and relieve pain.

• Advanced Technology: Using pressure plate assessments, we precisely analyse your foot mechanics to develop the best treatment plan for your knee pain.

Depending on where the pain in your foot is located, the design of the orthotic may vary as specific features can change location, magnitude and timing of force acting within the foot. Excessive forces inside the ankle and foot are usually the cause of mechanically related injuries that Sky Podiatry treat daily.