'Mobility shoes' take a load off for knee osteoarthritis sufferers

Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 12:30 in Health & Medicine

The results of a new study by bone and joint experts suggest that patients with knee osteoarthritis who wear flat, flexible footwear, which allows natural foot mobility and provides sufficient support for the foot, had significant reduction in knee loading -- the force placed upon the joint during daily activities.

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