Any physios out there? I need to ask a question about knees and feet.

[TheyreMadITellYouMaaaad]

My feet naturally turn in at the toes. Since I was about 10yo I have made a conscious effort to stand and walk with my feet pointing straight.

I'm now 50 and am developing problems with my knees. Partly, I know, because I have fallen arches (I use orthotics) and partly from an injury 30y ago. But I have noticed that my knees are less uncomfortable if I let my toes turn in.

Have I been doing myself damage by keeping my feet in an 'un-natural' position? Straight feet feel natural to me now, but they revert to turned-in when I am particularly tired.

[Kazkiss82]

You need to see a podiatrist and get some insoles made! Makes the world of difference

[Artistic]

Orthotics that offer arch support and exercises to strengthen your quads, glutes and calves will help take the weight off your feet and knees and bring down your pain/discomfort. I speak from personal experience of flat feet and years of suffering knee pain. Am on my way to start running in the coming months.

[TheyreMadITellYouMaaaad]

I already wear orthotics in my shoes. Without them I get severe knee pain - absolutely they make a world of a difference!

But I wonder turning my toes out 'un-naturally' for 40y has caused/is causing my knees more strain. The fallen arches is just background stuff. I think.