Footwear that properly support and fit your feet is essential for healthy pain free feet and can prevent or alleviate many foot problems. There are many types of footwear available in shops that can not be very good or supportive for your feet.
When choosing shoes look at the elements of the shoe. The shoe should only bend at the sole where the foot bend at the forefoot, not too flexible, the shoe should have a firm heel counter, wide enough for your forefoot, a thumb width of space at the end of the longest toe when standing, have laces or a strap and ideally a removable innersole liner. The footwear must also match the activity that you are using them for, the period of time, the required support and the ground surfaces.
For example, hard surfaces such as concert can can cause pain and tend to develop pressure areas on the feet. People who stand for long periods on hard surfaces benefit can benefit with a supportive shoe with soft innersoles. People at risk of injuring their feet through trauma maybe required to use steel capped boots to prevent injury especially when working with heavy weights or sharp objects. People who pay sports should have shoes that provide cushioning for shock absorption and for medial and lateral stability.
High heels can place significant stress on your body by positioning the foot, back and neck into an unnatural positions resulting in permanent posture changes. High-heeled shoes also places greater pressure on the forefoot, which can cause corns and callousities. A pointed high heel toe box can press against the toes and toe nail causing permanent deformities.
There are also additional elements in footwear to look out for if your feet have specific needs or deformities. If your feet suffer from bunions, arthritis or claw toes extra- depth and width footwear may help alleviate your symptoms. Extra depth and width footwear is available for purchase at Wantirna Mall Podiatry through the Dr. Comfort range.
When choosing shoes look at the elements of the shoe. The shoe should only bend at the sole where the foot bend at the forefoot, not too flexible, the shoe should have a firm heel counter, wide enough for your forefoot, a thumb width of space at the end of the longest toe when standing, have laces or a strap and ideally a removable innersole liner. The footwear must also match the activity that you are using them for, the period of time, the required support and the ground surfaces.
For example, hard surfaces such as concert can can cause pain and tend to develop pressure areas on the feet. People who stand for long periods on hard surfaces benefit can benefit with a supportive shoe with soft innersoles. People at risk of injuring their feet through trauma maybe required to use steel capped boots to prevent injury especially when working with heavy weights or sharp objects. People who pay sports should have shoes that provide cushioning for shock absorption and for medial and lateral stability.
High heels can place significant stress on your body by positioning the foot, back and neck into an unnatural positions resulting in permanent posture changes. High-heeled shoes also places greater pressure on the forefoot, which can cause corns and callousities. A pointed high heel toe box can press against the toes and toe nail causing permanent deformities.
There are also additional elements in footwear to look out for if your feet have specific needs or deformities. If your feet suffer from bunions, arthritis or claw toes extra- depth and width footwear may help alleviate your symptoms. Extra depth and width footwear is available for purchase at Wantirna Mall Podiatry through the Dr. Comfort range.
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