Poor footwear linked to foot impairment and disability in gout patients

Monday, October 3, 2011 - 10:31 in Health & Medicine

New research shows that use of poor footwear is common among patients with gout. According to the study, gout patients who make poor footwear choices experienced higher foot-related pain, impairment and disability. Gout patients also reported that comfort, fit, support and cost were the most important factors for selecting footwear.

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