How Orthopedic Footwear can Help Manage Arthritis Pain

Jennifer Wang
How Orthopedic Footwear can Help Manage Arthritis Pain

6 million Canadians have arthritis...that's ONE in FIVE!!

• Arthritis is Canada’s most common chronic disease – for which there is no cure

• About 20% of the population 15+ has arthritis

• Arthritis is a complex disease with over 100 different types. Major types are inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis, childhood arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and gout), and the most common form, osteoarthritis.

• Arthritis results in painful inflammation and stiffness in joints, limiting the ability to move, and is common in the small joints of the foot and ankle.

• Left untreated, arthritis can cause permanent joint damage and/or changes.

Patients need to always wear orthopaedic shoes, even indoors, for protection. 

INDOOR & OUTDOOR SHOES for Arthritis should have the following characteristics:

DEEP/WIDE TOE BOX
MULTIPLE/ADJUSTABLE WIDTH
ADJUSTABLE DEPTH
REMOVABLE INSOLES
WIDE OPENING
SEAMLESS INTERIOR
SUPPORT AND STABILITY
 

This is what happens to the body when the feet are not properly supported:

View our BEST-SELLING Orthopedic Footwear for Arthritis that offer ALL of these incredible features and benefits:

BEST-SELLING OUTDOOR FOOTWEAR

Aladin by Podowell - Unisex

  • Machine washable at 30 degrees Celsius
  • Double velcro strap closure system
  • Removable foot bed
  • Light weight and adjustable
  • Larger than normal front volume with no projecting seam inside

Black
Unisex sizes: 36 – 48
Width: Wide/X-Wide

 

Nevis Hook & Loop - Men's

Nevis Hook & Loop is a 2 strap hook & loop version of our classic blucher style. The cut allows for an adjustable fit for all foot types.

Men’s sizes: 7 – 11.5, 12, 13, 14
Width: Medium, Wide, X-Wide

Pedors Classic - Unisex

  • Unisex shoes that features a single strap hook and loop closure
  • Extremely lightweight
  • Stretch, no toe-cap forefront accommodates all forefoot abnormalities
  • Removable insert allows for custom orthotics
  • Pedoprene forefoot can be heat molded
Black (P600), Beige (P601), Brown (P605)
Men’s sizes: 5 – 15 (available in half sizes)
Women’s sizes: 3 – 17 (available in half sizes)
Width: Medium, Wide, X-Wide

Pedors Stretch Walker - Unisex

  • A walking shoe with considerable extra depth
  • Dual strap hook and loop
  • Wide opening for bandaged or swollen feet
  • Accommodates AFO’s bracing
  • Three removable inserts for custom orthotics
  • Total 5/8th removable depth
  • Durable, modifiable sole for external leg length discrepancy adjustment
  • Moldable dorsal panel
Black (P800)
Men’s sizes: 5 – 15 (available in half sizes)
Women’s sizes: 5 – 17 (available in half sizes)
Width: Wide, X-Wide, XX-Wide

Healer by I-Runner - Men's and Women's

The Healer is made with stretchable Lycra for sensitive feet. The Healer provides superior comfort and pressure relief while the breathable fabric helps prevent feet from sweating. With a velcro closure and leather trim, the Healer is an ideal choice when you need a roomy, stretchable shoe.

Men sizes: 8 – 12, 13, 14, 15
Women sizes: 7 – 11
Width: Medium, Wide, X-Wide

BEST-SELLING INDOOR FOOTWEAR

Athos - Unisex

  • Machine washable
  • Extreme comfort
  • Lightweight shoes
  • Quick double adjustment of instep with two Velcro straps
Colours: Black, Bordeau, Navy
Unisex sizes: 36 – 48
Width: X-Wide

Altitude - Unisex

  • Machine washable
  • Extreme comfort
  • Lightweight shoes
  • Foot insertion facilitated by a rear Velcro flap

Colour: Black
Unisex sizes: 36 – 48
Width: X-Wide

ORDER ORTHOPEDIC FOOTWEAR TO HELP MANAGE ARTHRITIC PAIN TODAY!