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2014
2014
Our feet are organs that we forget most of the time and apply pressure all day long without realizing it. Despite our indifference and forgetfulness, it is also very suitable for injury, injury and many ailments while we suffer as much as possible. Each foot has 26 bones, 19 muscles, 33 joints and more than 100 ligaments. When we are born, the health of our feet, which have elastic structures instead of bones, is at least 95%; Due to living conditions, excess weight, lack of care, inactivity, and most importantly, the wrong choice of shoes, this rate drops to 40% in adult people. As a result of these effects, not only our foot health, but even our gait and posture change.
The plantar fascia membrane on the sole of the foot thickens over time, causing swelling and pain. And as it progresses, it turns into a heel spur. One of the most important reasons for the thickening of this membrane is the wrong choice of shoes. One of the most common ailments is calluses in the foot area. Calluses are the hardening of the tissue caused by the pressure of your shoes on your foot bones and pushing them in the opposite direction. As you can imagine, the most important reason for calluses is the wrong choice of shoes. While shoes that are not suitable for your feet and that are tight, damage the foot tissue by applying pressure, calluses occur in different areas that rub against the surface of the shoes, since the shoes that are too loose do not wrap your feet. Those who suffer from ingrown nails know that it is a painful condition. Especially pointy toe, wearing narrow shoes is a frostbite. The natural development of the nail is inhibited and an ingrown occurs. The reason is again the wrong choice of shoes, just like with athlete's foot. Nail fungus occurs because sweaty feet do not have the opportunity to breathe. For this reason, shoes with air circulation should be preferred when choosing shoes.
Physiological, genetic, even if there are many reasons that will impair your foot health in the rush of daily life; The biggest factor is the wrong choice of shoes. The most beautiful thing is that if it is not too late, this factor can be prevented and its harm can be reversed. Experts agree on this. By recognizing your foot, you can put a stop to many foot health problems by choosing the right shoes. Discomforts such as pressure disorder, calluses, ingrown nails, athlete's foot, deformity in the foot structure and fingers, discomfort in the heel area, recurrent sprains, leg and lower back pain, fatigue can be prevented when choosing the wrong shoes. Since the shoe needs of children, women and men are different, and the need for shoes will vary according to the working conditions and the work done, orthopedic doctors can help in choosing the right shoes. Remember, feet are the mirror of health. So what should we pay attention to when choosing shoes for foot health?
- Know your foot well, make choices according to its characteristic structure. If your feet are scalloped, shoes that tighten the scallop area will be the wrong choice for you.
- If you haven't had your shoe size measured in a long time, have it measured again to make sure it stays the same size. Remember, your feet can change with your age.
- For the sake of following fashion, avoid pointy toe or shoes that are too narrow to the front. Always choose comfortable shoes.
- Make sure that the toe of the shoe does not touch your longest toe when you wear it. It's important to have some space between your longest toe and the tip of the shoe.
- Do not choose poor quality shoes, especially shoes made of natural materials that can exchange air.
- Do not buy shoes with the thought that they will expand later, remember that you may lose foot health during the expansion process.
- Try not to choose flat, high-heeled shoes that narrow towards the toes. Make sure that the heel is not higher than 4 cm, especially in high-heeled shoes, which are the choice of women.
- When buying shoes, pay attention to the weight, the right shoes should neither be too light nor too heavy.
- In activities such as walking and jogging, be sure to choose shoes suitable for the activity.
