“One of the things people forget is there definitely is an association between knee pain and the shoes you are wearing,” says Matthew Diltz, MD, a Board Certified fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon with Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center in Rancho Mirage, CA who specializes in Sports Medicine.
During the summer, particularly in the desert and hotter climate regions, people tend to wear flip-flops and sandals for comfort. Yet that can create a challenge resulting in painful knees.
In this short video about knee pain relief – Quick Video Tip: Knee Pain Relief – The Flip Flop Factor – Dr. Diltz offers a few tips that are particularly helpful for those of us living in hot climates, like the Coachella Valley desert.
If knee pain is a problem for you or a loved one, this Quick Tip video offers some practical insight that may make a difference in your comfort and ability to remain active.
Take a moment out of your busy day and treat your health as a priority – watch this informative video, read the update to the community below, and share this information with your friends and family, too. More great VIDEO information is also available for you at the Eisenhower Video Library. Do you also enjoy AUDIO? Visit the Eisenhower Audio Podcast Library as well for a wide range of healthcare information!
Watch Dr. Diltz’s Video Introduction
More from Dr. Diltz:
Sports Medicine – It’s Not Just for Weekend Warriors! (podcast)
Quick Video Tip: Joint Arthritis Treatment
And More Related Material: Orthopedic Tip Videos Playlist
U.S. News & World Report has released its prestigious annual hospital rankings. Eisenhower Health ranks #1 in the Inland Empire and #12 in California. Eisenhower Health was also rated High Performing in 20 types of care — the highest number of specialty recognitions earned by a hospital in the Inland Empire, including these five in Orthopedics: Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Hip Fracture, Back Surgery and Orthopedics overall.
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