“How can I prevent foot issues?”
I work long hours on my feet, and my doctor said I am at risk for developing issues in my feet. How can I prevent this?
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Look into your inherited functional foot type and your biomechsnics.
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It is unclear what issues your doctor is referring too. If a change in your work is not realistic then consult with a Board Certified Podiatric Surgeon who is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgeons to see what can be recommended.
I always tell my patients that generalized issues/pain require generalized solutions. If your goal is to prevent foot issues, the best way to proceed forward is to wear good supportive, comfortable shoes and to check your feet daily. Orthotics are also something can be beneficial for supporting your feet and preventing excessive stress.
You may want to try over-the-counter supports. If that does not work, you will need to see a podiatrist for custom orthotics.
Hi, you can help reduce foot problems, issue by wearing supportive good shoes always, keep feet dry and clean, change out socks if working for long period of hours in one day, and follow up with your Podiatrist every 6 months for check up.
Good shoes or even a pair of custom inserts will definitely help your feet the most. You can avoid a lot of foot issues if you wear the proper shoes for your feet.
A good pair of orthotics preferably custom can offload a lot of strain placed on the foot. I would visit a podiatrist for casting.
Wear good supportive shoes. Custom orthotics from a podiatrist will help.
Always start with good fitting supportive shoes and appropriate insoles. Support for your feet and arches is important to help in maintaining stability of your feet. Stretching and range of motion of your feet and ankles always helps as well.
First go to a good local shoe store and find several pairs of foot wear that feels comfortable. Also seek a good Podiatrist to make you a pair of custom orthotics for daily wearing.
Well fitting shoes and orthosis if indicated by proper bio mechanical exam and X-ray that are taken in angle and base of gait weight bearing
Wear supportive wide-toe box shoes. Perform daily foot inspections and follow proper foot hygiene. See a specialist if or when symptoms arise.
Proper shoe gear and good support will help prevent foot issues.
Did he suggest an orthotic? If not, find a podiatrist.
There are ways to help prevent foot problems. The use of proper shoe gear and/or possible inserts.
This is a very vague question. It really depends on what your risks are, what your comorbidities are, and what your foot dysfunction might be. Often times, you can help your foot function with proper, custom made orthotics (the majority of over the counter orthotics are not adequate to help with your foot function/dysfunction)
There are many reasons for developing foot problems. The best preventive is comfortable supportive shoes. You might also want to consider support stockings to prevent varicose veins.
See you podiatrist to properly evaluate your feet to see what if the best option to match your daily requirements of your feet, even more so if your diabetic or have other medical issues which may affect your feet.
Most appropriate thing to do is to be sure you where the shoes that do not cause discomfort. You can exercise. Also suggested he see a podiatrist in your area for further treatment
Depending on what issues you are having will determine the appropriate treatment to reduce those issues. I recommend you be evaluated by a foot and ankle specialist (podiatrist)
Wear supportive well fitted shoe gear. Wear white cotton socks that wick away moisture. Change shoe gear frequently. Ideally get two of the same pair of shoes and alternate daily.
The "simplest" starting point is to use proper fitting, supportive shoes. For those who require stability and support of the feet, it is always better to choose shoes that are stiffer soled, thicker soled, with possibly even adding custom orthotics to control the foot biomechanics.
Proper shoes and support go a long way. Try wearing appropriate arch support with appropriate shoe gear for what your demands are. The more lightweight the better. Also never shop for shoes in the morning, also shoe shop when your feet are at their worst, like after work.
