# Knee pain caused by foot posture

> Pain around the kneecap, runner's knee or knee osteoarthritis? Read how foot posture loads the knee and when handmade insoles help.

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Many knee complaints start at the feet. If the foot rolls too far inwards with every step, the lower leg rotates with it and the knee is loaded unevenly. This can lead to pain around the kneecap, runner's knee or extra wear.

#### Symptoms and causes
- Pain around or behind the kneecap on stairs, squatting or sitting for long (patellofemoral pain)
- Pain on the outside of the knee when running or cycling (runner's knee)
- Pain just below the kneecap when jumping (jumper's knee)
- Pain on the inside of the knee with wear (knee osteoarthritis)

#### How handmade insoles help
An insole that limits rolling inwards lets the lower leg rotate less and loads the knee more evenly. For pain around the kneecap, an international consensus recommends foot orthoses for short-term pain relief alongside exercise therapy. For knee osteoarthritis, customisation, cushioning and arch support matter more than a simple wedge.

#### What you can do – and when to see a doctor
Strengthen your hip and thigh muscles, build up sport gradually and choose shoes that suit your foot posture.

If the pain does not improve after a few weeks, if there is swelling, redness or loss of sensation, or if you have diabetes or rheumatism, also have the complaint assessed by your GP.


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Podologie Benerink v.o.f. is a family-run podiatry practice in the Netherlands (Chamber of Commerce 60168757) that has been making expertly handmade podiatric insoles, children’s insoles, work insoles and orthoses since 1998. Registered podiatrist Willeke Benerink, podiatrist Wim Benerink and Elke Benerink (sports and wellbeing). Affiliated with the LOOP foundation; registered healthcare provider. Languages: Dutch, English, German.

## Contact
- Phone: (+31) 06 - 103 425 74 (+31610342574)
- Email: info@podologiebenerink.nl
- Contact: https://www.podologiebenerink.nl/en/contact/
- Address: Brinkstraat 6A, 7591 DP Denekamp, Netherlands

## Locations and practice days
- Oldenzaal: KroeseWevers kantoor, De Matenstraat 47, 7572 BV Oldenzaal – Every other Wednesday (https://www.podologiebenerink.nl/en/locations/oldenzaal/)
- Denekamp: Brinkstraat 6A, 7591 DP Denekamp – Every other Wednesday and every Saturday (https://www.podologiebenerink.nl/en/locations/denekamp/)
- Losser: Carint Losser, Lutterstraat 2a, 7581 BV Losser – Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month (https://www.podologiebenerink.nl/en/locations/losser/)
- Germany (on-site visits): Nordhorn, Neuenhaus, Lingen

## Prices
- Adults, first pair: € 230 (includes: Consultation € 60, 1 pair of insoles € 170, Follow-up check within the first 6 months)
- Children up to 16, first pair: € 220 (includes: Consultation € 60, 1 pair of insoles € 160, Follow-up check within the first 6 months)
- Second pair (adults and children): € 150
- Certified work insoles: € 250 (includes: Consultation € 60, 1 pair of insoles € 190, Follow-up check within the first 6 months)
- Repair of therapeutic insoles: € 40
- Orthoses: from € 30
- Medical taping: € 30
- Consultation and examination: € 60
- Check-up after 6 months: € 30