Welcome! Active Alignment has merged with Ortho-Kinetics to expand our service area. While Brad Gibbs remains on as a Pedorthic Consultant, Jen Gulas C. Ped (C) and Patrick Purves C. Ped (C) will be providing pedorthic care in the Cambridge and Oakville locations in addition to the existing Active Alignment locations in Waterloo, New Hamburg, and Stratford. Ortho-Kinetics patients, please click here to learn more.
KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
Characteristics of Knee Osteoarthritis:
Knee Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that affects the joint cartilage, synovium, joint capsule and the first layer of bone beneath the cartilage. Degeneration can occur on the medial (inside) or lateral (outside) joint of the knee.
It is considered the “wear and tear” arthritic condition that often results from a previous injury, faulty mechanics, age. Often as a result of overuse/improper use or repetitive strain of a joint due to alignments and individual biomechanics.
As the cartilage “wears” away the joint space decreases followed by pain, swelling, reduced range of motion and instability. The most common aspect of the joint is the medial side, which often can be observed with “bowing” of the knee joint (pinched joint space on the inside, stretched joint space on the outside).
Active Alignment Treatment Options:
- Custom Foot Orthotics
- Custom Knee Bracing
- Off-the-Shelf Knee Bracing (mild conditions)
- KS7 Compression Sleeve
- Therapeutic Footwear