Wearing shoes that have proper support for the feet is crucial in maintaining foot health. High heels are not the only shoes that should come to mind when thinking of shoes that lack support. Flats, sandals, and shoes made with synthetic fabrics are equally as bad as heels in terms of the amount of support they provide. Flip-flops have been linked to foot, ankle, and knee pain as well as gait abnormalities. It is important to be selective when choosing a pair of shoes in order to prevent injury as well as other difficulties while walking.

Every day foot care is very important to prevent infection and other foot ailments. If you need your feet checked, contact Dr. Kevin H. Lapoff of Lake Worth Podiatry. Our doctor can provide the care you need to keep your pain-free and on your feet.

Every Day Foot Care

Often, people take care of their bodies, face and hair more so than they do for their feet. But the feet are a very important aspect of our bodies, and one that we should pay more attention to. After all, without our feet, we would not be able to perform most daily tasks. It is best to check your feet regularly to make sure there are no new bruises or cuts that you may not have noticed before, for example.

For dry feet, moisturizer can easily be a remedy and can be applied as often as necessary to the affected areas. Wearing shoes that fit well can also help you maintain good foot health, as well as making it easier to walk and do daily activities without the stress or pain of ill-fitting shoes, high heels, or even flip flops.

Also, wearing clean socks with closed shoes is important to ensure that sweat and bacteria do not accumulate within the shoe. Clean socks help to prevent athlete’s foot, fungi problems, bad odors, and can absorb sweat.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Lake Worth, FL. We offer the newest diagnostic tools and technology to treat your foot and ankle needs.

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