Did you know that the average adult walks the equivalent of more than 4 times around the world in their lifetime? So it's not hard to believe that more than three quaters of adults will experience some type of problem with their feet.
It is extremely important that you take care of your feet as much as any part of your body! The truth is we often ignore and neglect our feet until we know there is a problem.
Below are some great tips to follow to keep your feet healthy:
Wash feet daily- use mild, soapy water for just a few minutes. Dry your feet properly and make sure you get in between your toes!
Apply moisturizing cream to your feet daily- use good quality moisturizing cream and make sure you pay close attention to the sole and heel areas. While avoiding the toenails and spaces between the toes.
File hard skin away gently using a foot file or a pumice stone- try to use the pumice stone in, or straight after a bath or shower while the skin is soft. Follow that step with a foot file after your feet are dry.
Keep the spaces between the toes dry- try to do this daily to prevent sogginess or athlete's foot.
Keep nails trimmed- use proper nail scissors or clippers and follow the natural curve of the end of the nail do not cut or dig into the sides as this can lead to ingrown toenails.
Avoid walking barefoot in public places especially showers!- wearing flip flops can reduce the risk of picking up infections such as verrucae and athlete's foot.
Make sure you are wearing the right size shoe- poor footwear is often the cause of many foot problems, yet we often don't realize we are wearing the wrong size shoes.
See a Podiatrists!- if you have any concerns about your feet, a podiatrists can identify any problems and discuss the best treatment options. Even if you may not have a good specific foot problem, it may be a good idea to visit a podiatrists once in a while just for a routine check-up and to educate yourself on proper foot care.
For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Affiliated Podiatrists, Inc.at
440-946-5858 or visit our website www.DrRobertRosenstein.com
And remember....."When your feet hurt, you hurt all over!"
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