Keep Your Feet Healthy With These Tips From Your Trusted Calgary Podiatrist
Our feet are indisputably one of the most essential body parts and yet some of us don’t give them the care and attention that they deserve. You should not take your feet for granted and strive to keep them in the best possible condition by adopting some tips and tricks for daily foot care. As your trusted feet clinic in Calgary, we provide you with all the necessary advice that will help you keep your feet healthy and happy.
Tips to Keep Your Feet Healthy
Exercise Walking is the best exercise for your feet, and a great way to keep weight under control while promoting ideal foot care. Be sure to wear appropriate shoes when exercising.
Don’t ignore foot pain Ignoring pain can aggravate the condition, making it harder to heal and possibly more expensive to treat. If you are experiencing problems that don’t resolve themselves within a couple of weeks, you should get an evaluation from your podiatrist.
Cut toenails straight across Clipping into curved edges can cause ingrown toenails.
Avoid flimsy footwear Flip-flops, UGGs® and other flimsy shoes should not be worn for long periods of time. Their flat soles leave arches limp and can cause painful tendon conditions such as plantar fasciitis.
Buy shoes that are right for your feet Shoes made by different manufacturers will fit your feet differently – do not assume you are always the same shoe size. It is best to shop for shoes later in the day when your feet are a bit swollen. If a shoe is not comfortable right away, it never will be. Good shoes do not need a “break in” period.
Avoid walking barefoot Walking barefoot can cause injury and infection to your feet.
Maintain good foot hygiene Washing in between the toes and drying them is important to prevent bacteria and infection.
Treat foot injuries with ice Foot injuries are usually accompanied by swelling. Use ice to help reduce pain and swelling; using heat will increase the swelling.
Hydrate your feet Dry weather and open shoes can cause rapid loss of moisture from the skin and may result in cracking or the formation of fissures. Moisturize your feet with a lotion or cream on a regular basis.
To learn more about these and other ways to protect the health of your feet, come visit our foot health centre Calgary. Dr. Russell and his staff will help you learn what more you can do to keep your feet in good condition.
