- Starting that weight loss journey in the New Year? Start out slow. Don’t try to lose weight all at once. Do a little bit more each month over time to avoid foot injuries such as stress fractures, ankle sprains and plantar fasciitis that will only sideline your game and make you more frustrated.
- If you have Diabetes and have never gotten a foot exam, get one today! Learn what you can do to prevent diabetic foot complications. Instead of worrying about limb loss, take control of your foot health as soon as possible.
- Have you ever noticed your child limping, avoiding activities or concerned about flat feet? Seek consultation with your local foot specialist. Children with foot pain miss out on opportunities to play! Playing is important to both physical skills and social skills, which are important to a child’s development and well-being.
- Wear good shoes. Wearing shoes that bend easily from heel-to-toe or can be wrung out like a towel do not provide enough support, and can lead to many foot complaints including stress fractures, plantar fasciitis and neuromas.
- If your bunion continues to grow and be painful, seek consultation early! Waiting too long to address a bunion deformity can lead to serious foot ulcerations and limb complications if left untreated.
- Walk regularly and increase your mileage gradually. This increases the blood flow to your legs.
- Inspect your feet for cracks and breaks in the skin daily, and while you are at it, check your shoes inside and outside for objects that may cause harm.
- Quit trying to fix your own ingrown nail; home remedies don’t work. Podiatrists are trained on how to fix them permanently because they were taught the anatomy and proper techniques necessary to do so.
- If you notice a foot problem, seek help early and avoid self-treatment.
- Share this with a friend. It might make a big difference in their life!
Podiatrists Top Ten Tips in the New Year for Foot Health
