6 Shoe Tips Helpful To Your Foot & Ankle Health
Dr. Jobeth Rollandini
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Martins Ferry, OH
Dr. Jobeth Rollandini is a podiatrist practicing in Monaca, PA. Dr. Rollandini is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot, ankle, and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Rollandini diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb... more
- Did you know that there is no such thing as the one perfect shoe? Each person may have a shoe that is best for them and their specific activity. For example, running and walking shoes are made for forward motion while basketball and tennis shoes are made for side to side motion. There is even a big difference in some running and walking shoes of the exact same brand.
- When do you think you’ve last measured your feet? If you haven’t measured your feet since high school (like most people) you are probably wearing the wrong size. Different studies state anywhere from 32-80% of participants were wearing the wrong size shoes.
- When you are shoe shopping (because you realized you are wearing the wrong size) it is best to try on shoes later in the day to accommodate for any swelling that may happen throughout the day.
- Choose styles that fit you correctly and feel comfortable. Do not buy shoes just because they are on sale or catch your eye. However, any shoe style in moderation is okay unless you have medically been instructed otherwise.
- Be cautious about wearing “hand me down” shoes at any age. These have wear-patterns from the previous inhabitant and can accidentally cause serious injury.
- Bacteria and fungus are more prevalent in higher traffic areas. Germs also like warm moist environments. Always wear shoes/flip-flops in public showers, hotels, gyms, spas, and around pool areas to avoid getting any foot infections.
Stay tuned for further information for your foot and ankle happiness.
Yours in health,
Dr. R
