Tips to keep your feet healthy
Your feet are an engineering masterpiece, don’t take them for granted
Your feet are made up of:
- 26 bones
- 33 joints
- More than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments
Simple foot care will ensure your feet stay healthy:
- Get them checked regularly
- Keep them dry
- Wear clean socks daily
- Don’t wear wet footwear
- Wear correctly fitting footwear
- Moisturise the skin, but don’t use cream between the toes.
Are your feet at risk?
Diabetes
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes then it is possible that you could develop complications in your feet. Regular foot checks can prevent any problems arising.
Overweight or Obesity
If your Body Mass Index falls into either of these categories then you are more likely to develop complications in your feet. Before your feet become a problem, get them checked.
Sport
Sport demands a lot of your feet so you need to take extra care of them.