Reducing Your Risk of Foot Pain
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA General GuidelinesBasic foot care should include:
Specific GuidelinesHere are some steps to lower the risk of foot pain: Wear Shoes that Fit WellFoot pain can be caused by wearing the wrong kind of shoes. Choose shoes for the activities that you do, such as running, walking, or tennis. People who do certain jobs may need to wear protective footwear. Shoes should also feel comfortable right away without a breaking in period. Some things to look for in shoes are:
Women who wear high heels should choose ones that have a wide toe box, wide heels, and cushioned insoles. Time spent wearing high heels should be limited as much as possible. Walk and Exercise the Correct WayProper posture when walking can help ease foot pain:
Lowering the Risk of Foot Pain from DiabetesSome added steps to lower the risk of foot pain from diabetes include:
Lowering the Risk of Foot Problems in ChildhoodSome steps to lower the risk of foot pain in children include:
References:Adult feet. FootCareMD—American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed May 6, 2020. Diabetes foot care guidelines. Foot Health Facts—American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons website. Available at: https://www.foothealthfacts.org/conditions/diabetic-foot-care-guidelines. Accessed May 6, 2020. Foot care 101. American Podiatric Medical Association website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed May 5, 2020. Foot complications. American Diabetes Association website. Available at:
https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/complications/foot-complications. Accessed May 5, 2020. Foot pain and problems. Johns Hopkins Medicine website. Available at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/foot-pain-and-problems. Accessed May 5, 2020. Last reviewed February 2020 by
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Warren A. Bodine, DO, CAQSM Last Updated: 3/30/2021 |
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