A recent study, published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research (ACR), reveals that maximum people suffering from joint pains were not wearing proper footwear. The researchers found that people suffering from the severe form of arthritis called gout were quiet negligent about the form of footwear that wore.

The study reveals that maximum arthritis patients were found wearing sandals, slippers and moccasins, which are not fit for them. These forms of footwear cause further damage to the already troubled joints. Instead, people with arthritis should prefer wearing strong shoes which are cushioned so that they can form a strong grip with the feet and can balance the body.

The study, carried out by researchers from Auckland, found that 40% of the people suffering from arthritis wore footwear which further damaged the joints. Out of the 50 patients observed by the researchers, only some of the participants were found to be wearing appropriate footwear's that provided comfort and protected the joints from further damage.

As per the lead researcher of the study, Professor of Podiatry, Keith Rome, "We found that gout patients in our study often wore improper footwear and experienced moderate to severe foot pain, impairment and disability".