As feet contain ¼ of our body’s bones, they are no doubt essential in our everyday activities. According to Dr. Kurt Rode from Saint Francis Hospital, “75% of Americans will experience foot health problems at one time or another in their lives,” and your feet support up to three or four times your body’s weight when you run. Women are also 4 times more likely to have foot problems than men. To prepare for the summer, Dr. Rode recommends protecting your feet when going to places like the pool, beach, public areas, and to include your feet when applying sunscreen. Exercise often, stay hydrated, and limit barefoot walking in hot weather.
Every day foot care is very important, especially for those that are lacking the proper foot care resources. For more information about everyday foot care, see Dr. Edwin S. Hart of Pennsylvania. Our doctor will treat your heel pain symptoms in addition to other podiatric-related needs.
Every Day Foot Care
Often, people take care of their bodies, face and hair more so than they do for their feet. But the feet are a very important aspect of our bodies, and one that we should pay more attention to. After all, without our feet, we would not be able to perform most daily tasks. It is best to check your feet regularly to make sure there are no new bruises or cuts that you may not have noticed before, for example.
For dry feet, moisturizer can easily be a remedy and can be applied as often as necessary to the affected areas. Wearing shoes that fit well can also help you maintain good foot health, as well as making it easier to walk and do daily activities without the stress or pain of ill-fitting shoes, high heels, or even flip flops.
Also, wearing clean socks with closed shoes is important to ensure that sweat and bacteria do not accumulate within the shoe. Clean socks help to prevent athlete’s foot, fungi problems, bad odors, and can absorb sweat.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Bethelehem, PA. We offer the newest diagnostic tools and technology to treat your foot and ankle needs.