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Australian researchers have found that patients with knee osteoarthritis will achieve greater pain reduction by opting for sturdy and supportive shoes rather than flat flexible footwear.

SOURCES: Jeffrey Schildhorn, MD, orthopedic surgeon, Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health, New York City; Rana Hinman, PhD, professor, department of physiotherapy, University of Melbourne, Australia; Annals of Internal Medicine, Jan. 11, 2021