PODIATRIST WARNS AGAIN WALKING BAREFOOT AT HOME DURING PANDEMIC
posted: Dec. 27, 2021.
Working at home has led many people in America to go barefoot, in socks or slippers. In New York City the trend can be very large, as in Manhattan only 28% of workers have returned to their offices. And although it seems like a very comfortable option, doctors are finding a problem related to this: injured and sick feet. If you are on your feet all day while working from home, consider wearing a shoe that is not only supportive but also shock absorbing. Ami Sheth, DPM, a representative of the American Podiatric Medical Association, suggested in an interview with Health that people try to wear athletic shoes at home.
Dr. Sheth recommends keeping track of when your activity peaks during the day and making sure you are wearing shoes during that time. At the end of the workday, if you’re not active, it’s okay to remove your shoes. But especially during the workday, Dr. Sheth says that wearing “anything is better than nothing.” Dr. Sheth also recommends that people who are vulnerable to foot problems, such as those with diabetes or poor blood flow, also be very vigilant about their foot care.
Source: World News Today [12/13/21]
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News
