The following can be done to protect the feet:
- Wear shoes that fit well and protect the feet. Athletic or walking shoes are good for daily wear. They support the feet and allow them to “breathe”
- Remember to use sunscreen on the top of your feet if outside
- Do not use hot water bottles on feet
Keep blood flowing to the feet by doing the following:
- Keep feet up when sitting
- Perform foot exercises
- Move ankles up and down and in and out
- Don’t wear tight socks, elastic or rubber bands, or garters around your legs
- Control blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol by eating healthy and exercising regularly
What are considered “appropriate shoes?”
- Shoes that are not pointed, or do not have high heels as these put too much pressure on the toes.
- Shoes that are deep and wide enough to prevent rubbing.
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To book an appointment to discuss any of the symptoms caused by tight shoes, Contact The Advanced Foot and Ankle Institute of Georgia to get in touch with a qualified podiatrist in Marietta.
