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Taking Care of Your Feet at 50+

According to the Mayo Clinic, the average American walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps daily, or roughly 1.5 to 2 miles. Multiply 2 miles a day by 365 days in a year, and that is 730 miles walked in a year. Multiply that number by 50, and you can safely say we have probably walked over 35,000 miles, not necessarily in the most supportive shoes.

Over 50 Foot Facts

* Over time, the foot and ankle range of motion declines, leading to stiffer movements.
* As you age, your foot can become longer and broader, so it may not be your imagination that your shoes are not fitting the same.

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Taking Care of Your Feet at 50+ By the time we reach age 50, our feet have taken a beating. According to the Mayo Clinic, the average American walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps daily, or roughly 1.5 to 2 miles. Multiply 2 miles a day by 365 days in a year, and that is 730 miles walked in a year. Multiply that number by 50, and you can sa...

The sun is shining, the days are longer and the weather is warmer. Now is the time to break out the sandals, open-toe shoes, or even walk around barefoot when applicable. However, summer is also the time when your feet are prone to infection or injury due partly to the freedom of them hanging out. We provide useful tips and information on foot and ankle care to help you keep your feet healthy and happy.

Learn more at: https://www.ipodiatry.com/post/five-tips-to-keep-your-feet-healthy-for-summer

From routine checkups to treatments for surgery, our staff at our Clifton, NJ podiatry office is equipped to handle all of your podiatric needs. We can help whether your issues are large or small.

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Your Back Pain May Be Coming From Your Feet

If you are experiencing back pain and don’t remember injuring it, the discomfort may come from your feet. Many people ignore foot pain. But it would be better not to dismiss long-term foot pain, as it could cause problems in your back, hips, knees, and ankles.

Biomechanical issues can cause lower back pain. Biomechanics can be described as the study of how living things move. Issues such as flat feet or one leg being slightly longer than the other can change how you walk or run and, over time, can result in back pain. In the example of flat feet, they can cause your knees and thighs to rotate inward. This can cause an exaggerated curvature of your lower back. After a while, this posture can place more pressure on your knees and hips and lead to back pain.

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Your Back Pain May Be Coming From Your Feet If you are experiencing back pain and don’t remember injuring it, the discomfort may come from your feet. Many people ignore foot pain. But it would be better not to dismiss long-term foot pain, as it could cause problems in your back, hips, knees, and ankles. Biomechanical issues can cause lower ...

Are you experiencing a stabbing sensation in the heel of your foot?

Has the pain developed gradually?

Is it typically worst in the morning, when you take the first few steps out of bed?

You may have Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is caused by repetitive stress or excessive tension on the plantar fascia. Small tears can develop in this tissue. It can become irritated and inflamed.

Learn more about this condition and how a podiatrist can help at: https://www.ipodiatry.com/plantar-fasciitis

Five fun foot facts you probably didn’t know.

We are betting that most of you reading this article never stop to think about your feet. Unless, of course, they’re not functioning correctly.

To give you a greater appreciation, consider these podiatric marvels:

First, one-quarter of all the bones in your body are located in your feet; 26 bones in each foot equals a whopping 52 bones in a pair of feet!

Second, when you walk, your toe carries one-half of your body weight every time your heel lifts off the floor.

Third, your two feet do not share the same size! One is usually bigger than the other that’s why the ancient Romans – the first to do so – constructed distinctive right and left shoes. It’s why to this day, you’ll have a tough time switching which shoe goes on which feet.

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Five fun foot facts you probably didn’t know We are betting that most of you reading this article never stop to think about your feet. Unless, of course, they’re not functioning correctly. To give you a greater appreciation, consider these podiatric marvels: First, one-quarter of all the bones in your body are located in your feet; 26 bones ...

5 Stretches to Help Keep You on Your Feet this Spring!

If you’re planning to run and exercise outside now that Spring has arrived and the weather has started to improve, don’t forget to stretch your feet! When most people stretch before or after a workout, they tend to focus mostly on their legs.

While stretching your legs is beneficial, your feet contain many bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles that all work together to keep you moving.



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Optimize Your Foot Health

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At-Home Foot Measures to Optimize Your Foot Health Make these habits a part of your routine. We all wish we could have effortlessly baby-soft feet for life, but let’s face it, wear and tear happen. While the likelihood of experiencing blisters, calluses, and other pesky problems is high, you can take some precautionary steps daily to get your feet...

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The Pros and Cons of Wearing Open-Toed Shoes Spring is here, the sun is shining, the weather is getting warmer, and our thoughts turn toward spring and summer fashions. With the shift in seasons comes a less protective shoe collection, which may eventually lead to an array of uncomfortable consequences. So, before you reach for that pair of sa...