FOOT & ANKLE HEALTH CARE
Leonardo Da Vinci described the foot as a masterpiece of engineering. Seventy-five percent of Americans will experience foot problems in their lives. Your feet, like other specialized structures, require specialized care. If you take good care of your feet, you will enjoy years of comfort.
Good foot care includes:
Yearly professional checkups
Checking for cracks, sores and painful reddened areas
Trimming toenails straight across (don’t cut into the corners)
Washing feet in warm water (not hot)
Drying feet well, especially between the toes (blot dry, do not rub)
Applying cream to your feet (avoiding between the toes)
Wearing comfortable well-fitting shoes and socks
Shopping for shoes later in the day since feet swell by then
Orthotic wearers should have them checked professionally every 6 months
Walking-it’s the best exercise for feet. Most Americans log 75,000 miles on their feet by the time they reach the age of 50
Avoid the following:
Walking barefoot (even indoors or around pools and beaches - the feet need protection)
Trimming corns and calluses with a razor
Over-the-counter medicated corn and callus removers which may cause skin burns
Wearing the same pair of orthotics for more than 5 years
If you need other helpful information a podiatrist (foot specialist) can make an important contribution to your total health, whether it is regular preventive care or laser surgery.
Please schedule an appointment with Houslanger & Kassnove Podiatrists and learn all your treatment options.