At RNV Podiatry (http://www.rnvpodiatry.com), Dr. Rachel N. Verville provides you with the best medical advice regarding your feet, the most advanced treatments for your foot condition or disorder and the best patient care available in Plano, Frisco, and Dallas, Texas.
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How to keep your feet fit
1. How to Keep Your Feet Fit
Rachel N. Verville, DPM
RNV Podiatry
2. Fun Foot Facts
The Human Foot Consists
of 26 Bones and 33
Ligaments
The 52 Bones in Your Feet
Make Up 25% of All the
Bones In Your Body
The Average Person Takes
8,000 to 10,000 Steps Per
Day – Which Adds Up to
115,000 Miles In a Lifetime
(More Than 4x
Circumference of Globe)
3. Shoe Shopping
Some shoes might be too hard
Some shoes might be too soft
Some shoes might be just right
4. When to Buy Shoes
American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
states buying shoes is best done during the
afternoon.
7. Low Arch Feet
Choose a Supportive
Running Shoe
Designed For:
1. Stability
2. Motion Control
These Shoes Help to
Correct for Over-
Pronation
8. Normal Arch Feet
Choose a Running
Shoe With Equal
Amounts of:
1. Stability
2. Cushioning
These Shoes Help
Absorb Shock
9. High Arch Feet
Choose a Cushioned
Running Shoe With:
1. Softer Midsole
2. More Flexibility
These Shoes Provide
Compensation for
Poor Shock
Absorption
13. Shoe Inserts
Place Into Closed-Toe
Shoes
Provide Extra
Cushioning and
Support
Lasts a Couple Months
Cannot Cure
Biomechanical Foot
Problems
14. Prescription Custom Orthotics
Specifically Designed
for You and No One
Else
Match the Contours of
Your Feet
Designed for the Way
You Move
Control Abnormal Foot
Motion
Can Last Up to 2 Years
25. Flip-Flop Do’s
Do Shop For a Flip-Flop Made of High-Quality, Soft
Leather
Do Gently Bend From End-to-End, Ensuring it
Bends at Ball of Foot
Do Ensure Your Foot Does Not Hang Off the Edge
Do Wear Around a Public Pool, Hotel Rooms, &
Locker Rooms
26. Flip-Flop Don’ts
Don’t Re-Wear Flip-Flops Year After Year
Don’t Ignore Irritation Between Toes
Don’t Wear When Walking Long Distances
Don’t Do Yard-Work When Wearing
Don’t Play Sports When Wearing
31. Bunions
An Enlargement of the Joint
at the Base of the Big Toe
Caused by Abnormal Foot
Types – Excess Pressure on
Certain Areas of Foot
Treatment:
Wide Shoes
Padding
Orthotics
Surgery
33. Hammertoes
Toe Contracture at the First or
Second Joint
Caused by Abnormal Balance
of Muscles in the Toes –
Results in Increased Pressures
on Joints & Tendons
Treatment:
Wide & Deep Shoes
Padding
Orthotics
Surgery
35. Plantar Fasciitis
Inflammation of Band of Tissue
Along Bottom of Foot
Tissue Becomes Strained Over
Time
Common Amongst Active
Individuals
Results in Heel Pain & Swelling
Treatment:
Icing
Stretching
Orthotics
Supportive Shoes
36. Ingrown Toenails
Nail Corners or Sides Dig
Into the Soft Tissue
Surrounding the Nail
Caused by:
Toe Pressure
Trauma
Improperly Trimmed Toenails
Treatment:
Remove Edge of Toenail by
Podiatrist
37. Toenail Fungus
Thickened, Discolored Toenails
Fungi Thrive in Damp Areas – Such as Swimming Pools & Locker
Rooms – Barefoot Areas
Prevention:
Wear Shower Shoes When Possible in Public Areas
Wear Shoes that Fit Well with Materials that Breathe
Disinfect Home Pedicure Tools
Treatment:
Antifungal Medication / Creams / Ointments
38. Athlete’s Foot
Skin Disorder Caused by Fungus
Fungi Thrive in Dampness around Swimming Pools & Locker
Rooms
Symptoms:
Dry, Itching, Scaling Skin
Redness
Treatment:
Antifungal Creams / Ointments
39. Diabetes
Body’s Inability to Manufacture or Properly Use
Insulin – Resulting in a High Blood Sugar
Diabetes Greatly Affects Your Eyes, Heart,
Kidneys, Nerves, & Feet
25.8 Million Children & Adults have Diabetes
8.3% of the Population
40. Diabetes Warning Signs in the
Feet
Skin Color Changes
Swelling of the Foot or Ankle
Numbness of the Feet or Toes
Open Sores on the Feet that are Slow to Heel
Pain
41. Diabetic Foot Care
Inspect Feet Daily
Wear Thick, Soft Socks
Have New Shoes Properly Fitted
Exercise
Do Not Walk Barefoot
Do Not Try to Remove Corns or Calluses on Your Own
Regular Check-ups With a Podiatrist
42. Pedicure Pointers
Watch to Make Sure the
Pedicurist Opens Sterile
Tools in Front of You
Resist the Urge to Shave
Legs Before Receiving a
Pedicure
Do Not Let a Foot Razor be
Used on Your Callus –
Instead Use a Pumice
Stone or Foot File while
feet are wet
43. Pedicure Pointers
Do Not Round Edges of
Toenails – Cut Straight
Across
Cuticles are a Protective
Barrier - Do Not Cut Your
Cuticles! – Please Gently
Push Back Cuticles
44. Pedicure Pointers
Use an Emery Board to
Smooth Nail Edges – File
Lightly in One Direction
Apply Emollient-
Enriched Moisturizer
Daily to Keep Soles Soft
46. Conclusion
No Need to Live with Foot Pain
MODERATION is the KEY
Try to Place COMFORT FIRST
Take Good Care of Your Feet
Feel Free to Visit a Podiatrist with any Questions
47. Thank You
6300 West Parker Rd.
Suite 425
Plano, TX 75093
(214) 385-8822
www.RNVPodiatry.com
RNV@RNVpodiatry.com
Notas del editor
Your feet tend to swell a little during the day, and it’s best to buy shoes that fit then.
Helps prevent tendonitis, stress fracture, overuse injury…Rubber soles wear-down, which decreases shock absorbance.Need supportive shoes and shoe inserts or orthotics.
Grass and Dirt are more shock absorbent.
Please stretch prior to any activity
OTC Shoe InsertsLess Expensive than custom orthotics.
More Expensive than OTC Shoe Inserts.
Slight platform shoe gives more support at ball of foot.Metatarsal pad at ball of foot.Heel pads at back of heel to help prevent blisters.
Leather minimizes the potential for blisters and other types of irritation.Shoes of any kind should never fold in half.Walking barefoot can expose foot soles to plantar warts and athlete’s foot.
Inspect older pairs for wear. If they show signs of severe wear, discard them.This can lead to blisters and possible infections.Even the sturdiest flip-flops offer little in terms of shock absorption and arch support.Always wear a shoe that fully protects feet when doing outside activities, such as mowing the lawn or using a weed-eater.This practice can lead to twisting of the foot or ankle, as well as sprains and breaks.
Shoe and sock sizes may change every few months as a child’s feet growAlways measure a child’s feet before buying shoes and watch for signs of irritationJust because a shoe size fits one child comfortably doesn’t mean it will fit another the same way. Also, sharing shoes can spread fungi, such as athlete’s foot and nail fungus.Children may wear through the heels of shoes quicker than outgrowing shoes themselves. Uneven heel wear can indicate a foot problem, which may require shoe inserts.
Every shoe fits differently. Letting a child have a say in the shoe buying process promotes healthy foot habits.Feet are seldom precisely the same size.Shoe should be comfortable immediately. Also make sure to have your child try on shoes with socks or tights, if that’s how they’ll be worn.
Press on both sides of the heel counter. It should not collapse.The shoe should bend with your child’s toes. It should not be too stiff or bend too much in the toe box area.Does your shoe twist? Your shoe should never twist in the middle.
Although bunions tend to run in families, it is the foot type that is passed down—not the bunion. Parents who suffer from poor foot mechanics can pass their problematic foot type on to their children, who in turn are prone to developing bunions. The abnormal functioning caused by this faulty foot development can lead to pressure being exerted on and within the foot, often resulting in bone and joint deformities.
Heredity and trauma can also lead to the formation of a hammer toe. Arthritis is another factor, because the balance around the toe in people with arthritis is disrupted.
Must trim nails straight across – Do not curve nails.Do not try to remove toenail yourself – may cause harm & infection.
Redness due to swelling
Diabetes warning signs include the following:Skin color changesSwelling of the foot or ankleNumbness in the feet or toesPain in the legsOpen sores on the feet that are slow to healTrying to avoid any open wounds or infection – limb salvage.
Freshly shaven legs or small cuts on your legs may allow bacteria to enter.A razor can cause permanent damage if incorrectly used – and an infection may ensue if too much skin is removed.
Rounded toenails may increase the chances of painful ingrown toenails.Cuticles serve as a protective barrier against bacteria. Cutting cuticles increases the risk of infection.
Do not leave any moisture between your toes. Moisture left between your toes can promote the development of athlete’s foot or a fungal infection.
Any kind of foot pain – see a podiatrist – we can help!I’m all about wearing heels and dress shoes – but all in moderationTry different padding and inserts to help make your shoes more comfortableComfortable shoes with orthotics – moisturizing – pedicures – RESTING & ELEVATING –