Faulty Foot Biomechanics Can Cause Knee Pain: MD Podiatrist 

Dan Michaels, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist and a foot and ankle surgeon says that “certain biomechanics of the feet can affect different areas of the body including knee, hip, and even higher up including the shoulders.” He explains that certain foot types affect how you walk, increasing swing at the hip, causing a tilt at the shoulders, or adding pressure on the knees.

“One such foot type that stresses the knees that is rather common is over-pronation. This is an excessive inward roll of the foot during gait. This can cause internal rotation of the tibia, stressing the knee joint medially,” the Dr. Michaels says. “The opposite of pronation is supination, which is indicated by insufficient inward roll, leading to outward stress on the knee and potential lateral compartment, or outside of the leg, issues. Supinator foot types are typically high-arched feet.” By having your own foot mechanics and gate evaluated by a podiatrist, you’ll gain a better understanding of how these factors could be affecting your comfort.