Footwear Resources

The first article in this two-part series intr oduced and discussed the importance of movement and gait of the lower extr emity in relation to chronic venous insufficiency and chronic oedema (Campbell and Ritchie, 2025). This second part offers a commentary on the use of foot orthotics and footwear in the management of chronic oedema and venous disease in the lower extremity. It explores how these interventions potentially improve symptoms, and how their use within venous and lymphatic car e can enhance patient-centred care.

Many of you may have experienced heavy, aching, tired legs when returning home from work. We tend to put this down to a long day and to some extent we are right. However, over time, these symptoms could be a clinical manifestation of a condition known as chronic venous hypertension...