collapsing arch?

I just started using some insoles for bad knees and they made an immediate improvement. They are supposed to be good for arch support too. I know it sounds too easy, and I sound like a commercial, but I'd try this potentially easy fix first. They are a little spendy ($32 for a pair), but like I said, they worked quickly for me. Didn't solve all problems, but really helped. You may have knee trouble down the road if your arch is flattening.
Good luck, and welcome to the bt forums.
Joann
Edited to add brand: Superfeet (my osteo doc recommended them)

Edited by SpokaneJo 2008-09-25 3:15 PM

I have a bad knee. Where did you buy these insoles?

I got them at the Sportsman's Warehouse in SPokane. If you go to the Superfeet website and enter your zipcode they'll locate a store for you nearby. Most of the stores were outdoor type stores: REI, Mountain Gear, etc. If you live outside the US you could probably have them sent to you. Again, I hate pushing one product, but these really worked for me.

I hope your knee problem clears up (and I hope it helps the flat arch person too). I also got a patellar strap (called a cho-pat strap) that the doc gave me. It helps a lot too for knee mis-alignment. I would get a doctor or PT recommendation before you try that because you don't want to mess anything up.

Best wishes for health and recovery.
Joann

Thanks, guys.