PROPER FOOTWEAR ESSENTIAL TO AVOID INJURIES

When it comes to avoiding injury, it's essential to wear the best walking shoes for your feet, says Steven Jasonowicz, DPM, a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon at the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute. He suggests wearing athletic sneakers that are supportive, feel good, and fit correctly. "A lot of times people wear shoes that are not the correct size," he says. "It's important to go to a shoe store and get fitted for appropriately sized shoes." Wearing ill-fitting shoes can cause rubbing, friction blisters, pinching in the toe box, and general foot pain.

 

Dr. Steven Jasonowicz

 

If you've been fitted for shoes and still feel like your feet don't have enough support, consider shoes with more cushioning and a stiffer sole, Dr. Jasonowicz suggests. This can help absorb some of the impact on your feet and provide structural support for your feet and ankles. You may also benefit from an orthotic insert that can provide additional support.

 

Source: Amy Marturana Winder, The Healthy [11/27/20]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News