Rheumatoid arthritis can affect the feet early and change comfort, shape, and function over time.
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term inflammatory condition that commonly affects the joints, including the feet. Rheumatoid arthritis causes pain, swelling, and stiffness, and commonly affects the hands, feet, and wrists.
At The Foot Clinics, we provide foot care support for rheumatoid arthritis across Albury, Wodonga and Wagga Wagga, helping patients manage pain, protect joints, and reduce the effects of ongoing inflammation.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the lining of the joints, causing inflammation. In the feet, this can lead to pain, swelling, stiffness, and gradual changes in shape or alignment over time. Rheumatoid arthritis can affect the feet with unstable joints and foot shape changes.
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Foot problems develop because ongoing joint inflammation can affect the small joints, soft tissues, and structure of the feet. Over time, this may lead to pressure points, deformity, difficulty with footwear, and pain with activity or uneven ground.
Ongoing care to maintain foot health and manage nails, skin, and pressure-related concerns.
Regular monitoring to detect early changes and reduce the risk of complications.
Structured care plans to support healing and prevent infection in foot wounds.
Expert advice to ensure your shoes provide the right fit, support, and protection.
Advanced orthotics designed to improve support, reduce pressure, and enhance movement.
It commonly causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the foot joints. Over time, it can also lead to changes in foot shape, unstable joints, and increased pressure areas.
Yes, ongoing inflammation can change the shape of the feet and toes over time, which may lead to bunions, clawed or hammered toes, and areas of hard skin.
Treatment may include footwear advice, pressure reduction, orthotic support, skin and nail care, and strategies to improve comfort and protect painful joints.
Podiatry helps reduce pressure, monitor changes in foot shape and skin, and support mobility as the condition changes over time. This can make walking and daily activity more manageable.
If you are noticing foot pain, swelling, stiffness, difficulty with shoes, or changes in the shape of your feet, it is worth being assessed early.
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We have clinics conveniently located in Albury, Wodonga and Wagga Wagga, with additional outreach services in Henty, Holbrook, Cootamundra and Myrtleford. This allows us to provide high-quality podiatry care across the region, making it easier to access expert treatment close to home.
