The goal of my blog is to educate Canadians about their foot health. I have been a chiropodist for the past 38 years. Over the next ten years the percentage of Canadians over the age of 55 will become larger. Foot pain can get in the way of an active healthy lifestyle. The foot care provided by a chiropodist/podiatrist will help to keep Canadians walking without foot pain.
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Flip Flops: Why they are bad for flat feet
The summer is coming to a close and flip flop weather will come to a close as the weather gets cooler. Wearing flip flops can be difficult on your feet. The design of flip
flops do not allow the foot to be properly secured to the foot. If you
have flat feet (pronated foot) your heel will shift off of the flip flop
(watch the video). Furthermore, your toes will have to grip the flip
flops to keep them from falling off while you walk. Over time( successive summers) this can result in clawed or hammered toes leading to pain in the ball of your foot. This
can lead to metatarsalgia or pain in the ball of the foot. The American Podiatric Medical Association has a seal of approval section which lists recommended flip flops. These APMA approved flip flop sandals have a molded foot bed and more secure straps that help to minimize foot problems.
Thanks so much for sharing this. I have never really thought about the effect flip flops can have on your feet and now I'm paying for it. I have to see a chiropodist on a regular basis. If I would have known I could have avoided that!
Kinga European Children's Shoes, Inc. was established in 2001 with a single concept of importing and selling quality, orthopedic shoes from Europe. It is proven medically, that orthopedic shoes shape and mold kids feet assuring proper growth and foot development. We saw a need for offering such quality products for United States. We were totally confident that over time we will built a wide clientele that will rely on our expertise and appreciate the products we are selling. flat feet support shoes for kids
Thanks so much for sharing this. I have never really thought about the effect flip flops can have on your feet and now I'm paying for it. I have to see a chiropodist on a regular basis. If I would have known I could have avoided that!
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