Knee Pain Relief Through Foot & Biomechanical Care
Knee pain often originates from issues in foot posture and lower-limb alignment. At Western Sydney Foot Clinic, our podiatrists provide a biomechanical approach to knee pain management, helping you address the root cause of discomfort and prevent future injuries.
How Foot Mechanics Affect Knee Health:
- Overpronation: Excessive inward rolling increases medial knee stress, leading to conditions like patellofemoral pain syndrome and medial knee OA.
- Supination: High-arched feet reduce shock absorption, transferring force to the lateral knee and ankle, increasing risk of ITB syndrome and ACL strain.
- Biomechanical Chain Dysfunction: Imbalances at the foot or ankle can cascade up to the hip and lower back, exacerbating knee discomfort.
Common Knee Conditions We Treat:
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Pain around or behind the kneecap, often worsened by stairs or squatting.
- Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome: Lateral knee pain in runners and cyclists caused by tight iliotibial band.
- Meniscal & Ligament Strains (Conservative Management): Referral to orthopaedics when necessary, combined with orthotic support to reduce strain.
- Osteoarthritis & Chondromalacia: Offloading strategies for early to moderate degenerative changes in the knee.
- Post-Surgical Rehab Support: Custom orthotics and taping to optimise gait following knee surgery (ACL, meniscus repair, TKR).
Our Knee Pain Treatment Protocol:
- Biomechanical Assessment: Video gait analysis, foot posture index, and joint range of motion to identify alignment issues.
- Custom Orthotics Prescription: Realign foot biomechanics, reduce knee joint load, and promote balanced weight distribution.
- Strengthening & Stretching Programs: Targeted hip, quad, and hamstring exercises to improve knee stability and reduce pain.
- Taping & Bracing Options: Functional taping techniques and knee braces to provide support during activity.
- Activity Modification Advice: Guidance on reducing exacerbating activities, proper footwear selection, and safe progression back to sports or work.
- Interdisciplinary Referrals: Collaboration with physiotherapists, orthopaedists, and exercise physiologists when advanced rehabilitation or imaging is required.
By addressing foot mechanics first, we reduce abnormal stresses on the knee—enabling faster recovery and long-term pain relief.
Find the source of your knee pain—book a biomechanical knee assessment at Western Sydney Foot Clinic and take the first step toward pain-free movement.
