3 Excellent Tips to Keep Your Feet Healthy

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Your feet and ankles really take a beating over the years, but with some careful monitoring and properly fitted footwear and custom orthotics you can catch injuries and disease early and get the proper treatment from your foot doctor before things become more problematic. 

3 tips to keep your feet healthy through the holiday season and throughout the new year and beyond include the following:

  1. Protect your feet from damage and disease—You can help prevent foot and ankle pain and injury by wearing properly fitted and supportive shoes with custom orthotic inserts. Wear shower shoes or sandals in public areas like locker rooms and showers to help prevent contact with microbes that can cause infections on your feet.

  2. Regular foot inspections—Making it a habit to check your feet at least once a week (daily for patients who have diabetes) for cuts and scrapes and changes in color to the toenails and skin. Abnormal color and texture of toenails and skin could be signs of infections including fungal toenails and athlete's foot. Bring any anomalies to the attention of your foot doctor for proper treatment.

  3. Keep your feet clean and dry—Wash your feet regularly (at least once a day) to help prevent bacteria and fungi from propagating and causing infections. Wear breathable socks and footwear made of materials like Gore-Tex that are both protective and moisture-wicking.

If you have difficulty inspecting your feet, a mirror will help you to see the bottoms and enlisting the services of a skilled foot doctor is well advised to catch and treat problems before they get worse. At E.J. Nemet Podiatry in Twinsburg,  E.J. Nemet, DPM, treats a variety of foot and ankle conditions, including sports injuries, pediatric foot problems, diabetic foot complications, nerve disorders, and toenail and skin conditions. With advanced technologies and dedicated staff, Dr. Nemet provides expert and compassionate care to patients in the Twinsburg and Beachwood areas. To contact us or to schedule an appointment, please call (234) 212-9940.

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