Rheumatoid arthritis podiatry
With rheumatoid arthritis, it is important to take good care of your feet. Because the feet carry a lot of weight on a daily basis, rheumatic symptoms can often be the first to be noticed here. Timely and expert foot care can reduce pain, maintain mobility and make daily life more pleasant.
What is rheumatism?
Rheumatism is an umbrella term for more than a hundred conditions affecting joints, muscles, tendons and bones. Common forms are rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout and inflammatory rheumatism. Rheumatoid arthritis can cause pain, stiffness, swelling and reduced mobility. The feet are often affected first, which can make walking painful or difficult.
Inflammation or wear and tear can cause joints of the feet and toes to change position. With the right podiatric care, symptoms can be limited and mobility can be maintained as much as possible.
What is rheumatoid arthritis podiatry?
Rheumatoid podiatry specialises in treating and relieving foot pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis. Because rheumatic feet are more sensitive and change faster, this requires specific care and guidance.
A rheumatoid podiatrist can, among other things:
- Examining pressure spots, position changes and movement restrictions
- Fitting orthotics or orthotics to relieve the feet
- Reduce pain through better pressure distribution and support
- Advising on comfortable and appropriate footwear
- Treating skin and nail problems caused by rheumatism
- Track changes in feet with regular check-ups
The aim of rheumatoid arthritis podiatry is to reduce pain, improve walking function and support the most active daily life possible.
