foot & ankle conditions
Many Foot Problems Can Be Prevented
For reasons that are difficult to fathom, many people believe that it is normal for the feet to hurt, and simply resign themselves to enduring foot problems that could be treated.
There are more than 300 different foot ailments. Some can be traced to heredity, but most of these ailments stem from the cumulative effect of years of neglect or abuse. However, many foot problems can be treated successfully, and the pain of foot ailments relieved.
Whether due to neglect or abuse, the normal wear and tear of the years causes changes in feet. As persons age, their feet tend to spread, and lose the fatty pads that cushion the bottom of the feet. Additional weight can affect the bone and ligament structure. Dry skin and brittle nails are other conditions older people commonly face. Finally, it's a fact that women, young and old, have four times as many foot problems as men, and high heels are often the culprits.
Observing preventive foot health care has many benefits. Chief among them are that it can increase comfort, limit the possibility of additional medical problems, reduce the chances of hospitalization because of infection, and lessen requirements for other institutional care.
About FDFAC
All FDFAC podiatrists are board certified, and we are used to seeing athletes of all kinds. And having a podiatrist who specializes in sports medicine can make all the difference in your recovery — we partner with you so that you can actually get back to the sport that you love ASAP.
