Orthopedic shoes
Sometimes the origin of ankle pain comes from a foot problem. For example, fallen arches and flat feet can trigger biomechanic issues in the rest of the foot and the legs. You can even suffer from hip pain due to a foot problem. In such cases, orthopedic shoes are designed for each patient after measuring their feet and analyzing the defect doctors want to correct.
There are different types of orthopedic shoes used to reduce ankle pain. For instance:
- Orthopedic shoes with strong heels: They provide comfort and reduce pain in patients with chronic ankle instability. These patients are prone to falling and twisting their ankles, so they also work to prevent future episodes of ankle pain.
- Shoes with padded tongues: In some cases, ankle pain can be due to avoidance movements of the foot when patients have blisters or callouses. Shoes with padded tongues can reduce the incidence of these injuries and reestablish normal biomechanics.
- Orthopedic shoes for fallen arches: This type of shoe is designed to correct flat feet through a special structure in combination with inserts that compensate or repair the defect. By changing the foot’s structure, patients will also improve their biomechanics and relieve ankle pain.