Get On Good Footing With Your Podiatrist
FEET take a pounding. They
support our bodies and balance us – and the average person walks the
equivalent of five times round the Earth in a lifetime.
Yet most people give very little thought to their feet until problems occur.
They may be meticulous about regular check-ups for their eyes and teeth, but
not their feet.
Taking care of your
feet is always important, particularly as they spend much of
their time encased in hot shoes and walking on hard surfaces.
Basic hygiene and nail cutting may be all that is needed to keep your feet in good health, but when apparently healthy feet start experiencing problems it is best to seek professional help.
Problems can be inherited, develop from illness or be caused from the pressures of ill-fitting shoes or boots. Podiatrists, are trained in all aspects of care for the feet and lower limbs.
The California Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA) notes that it is important for those with diabetes, arthritis and circulatory problems to see a podiatrist at least once a year.
