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7 Tips for Healthy Summer๐ŸŒž Feet๐Ÿ‘ฃ

Part of being active in the summer depends on the health of our feet๐Ÿ‘ฃ.

Here are 7 Tips for Healthy Summer๐ŸŒž Feet๐Ÿ‘ฃโ€ฆ

1. Donโ€™t wear ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ without socks ๐Ÿงฆ . Moisture๐Ÿงด can build up increasing the risk of acquiring a fungus๐Ÿฆ  infection or the virus ๐Ÿฆ that causes warts. Socks ๐Ÿงฆ help wick away moisture.

2. Increasing your activity๐Ÿšด๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ level by no more than 10% per week can help avoid overuse injuries. Tendinitis and stress fractures are common from overuse. Gradually increase jogging๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝ or power-walking to avoid these common conditions.

3. If you are going to wear sandals ๐Ÿ‘ก , make sure they have an arch to them. Any foot ๐Ÿฆถ wear that is flat can lead to pain๐Ÿฅด in the feet๐Ÿ‘ฃ, knees๐Ÿฆต and back. Plantar Fasciitis is a common condition that can arise from wearing flat sandals ๐Ÿ‘ก or flip flops too much.

4. Donโ€™t forget the top of your feet๐Ÿ‘ฃ when applying sunscreen. Itโ€™s easy to forget our feet ๐Ÿฆถ when applying sunscreen ๐Ÿงด . A sunburn ๐Ÿฅต on the top of the feet ๐Ÿ‘ฃ can be quite painful.

5. If you have orthotics, wear them when doing a lot of standing. Some people pay for not wearing orthotics in their summer shoes. Your feet will thank you if you donโ€™t forget them when standing a lot.

6. Take the nail polish off periodically to allow your nails to breathe. The other reason to take the polish off is too see if your nails look healthy. Unfortunately, fungus๐Ÿฆ  can get into the nail without any warning. A white or yellow discoloration of the nail could be the sign of it.

7. Make an appointment ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ in with us if a foot ๐Ÿฆถ pain ๐Ÿ˜ตhas lasted for more than a couple of weeks ๐Ÿ—“ . Itโ€™s rare for foot๐Ÿฆถ pain ๐Ÿ˜–to just go away itโ€™s been present for a couple of weeks. Addressing it sooner can avoid a lengthy ordeal and likely save you money.

To Healthy Summer ๐Ÿšฃ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธFeet๐Ÿ‘ฃ,

Dr. Rosales ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿฝโ€โš•๏ธ

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The information provided in this article is not meant to be medical advice and is for educational purposes only. If you would like to learn more about this and other podiatry topics, feel free to contact Flagstaff Foot Doctors by clicking here or by calling 928-774-4825.

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