If your feet could help you make New Year's Resolutions, what would they say?
We know that our feet can’t talk. Even so, they’re giving us messages all the time about how they feel. At the start of the New Year, we at Pioneer Podiatry can’t imagine what would happen if our feet got involved in helping us make resolutions for 2023.
Every year the most popular resolution made is for people to become healthier through exercise and diet. We agree that it’s an excellent goal, and, of course, we want everyone to live active, healthy lives. However, one aspect that many people don’t consider when making their resolutions is their ankle and foot health.
We’re getting back to basics here at Pioneer Podiatry because Foot Health Awareness is important. To have awareness of your feet simply means paying attention to what’s going on with them. We hope you go a step further and seek treatment early when you notice a problem.
Do examine your feet regularly. When you’re in the shower or drying off your feet, take a good look at them. Get to know what’s normal and what isn’t.
Do measure your feet from time to time. It may surprise you to know that your shoe size doesn’t always stay the same throughout your adult life.
Do visit our podiatrists at least once a year if you have diabetes. Regular diabetic foot checks are extremely important. They catch problems early, preventing needless infections and devastating amputations.
Don't wear the same shoes all the time. Vary your footwear and try to wear supportive shoes as much as possible.
Don't ignore pain. Foot pain often gets worse without treatment. And the longer you put off treatment, the harder it becomes.