Basic Foot Care Guidelines
Don’t ignore foot pain. It is not normal. If you experience any type of persistent pain in the foot or ankle, please contact our office.
Foot Anatomy
The foot is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles, and numerous tendons. Complex biomechanics keep all these parts in the
Government
National Institutes of Healthhttp://www.nih.govNIHInfo@OD.NIH.GOV (e-mail)(301) 496-4000 National Institute on Aginghttp://www.nih.gov/niaInformation CenterP.O. Box 8057Gaithersburg, Maryland 20898-8057(800) 222-2225(800) 222-4225 (TTY) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Associations/Groups
American Diabetes Associationhttp://www.diabetes.org800-342-2383 American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicinehttp://www.aapsm.org888-854-FEET American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeonshttp://www.aaos.org6300 N. River RoadRosemont, ILÂ 60018847-823-7186 American College of Foot & Ankle
Online Resources
Mayo Clinic Onlinehttp://www.mayoclinic.com MedlinePlushttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplusA resource of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and theNational Institutes of Heatlh PodiatryOnlinehttp://www.podiatry-online.net WebMDhttp://www.webmd.com
Getting a Proper Fit
Everything from serious foot disorders to more common foot and ankle conditions can be exacerbated by one, avoidable cause: inappropriate, poor quality, and/or ill-fitting shoes.
Athletic Shoe Guidelines
Athletic footwear should be fitted to hold the foot in the position that’s most natural to the movement involved. Athletic shoes protect your feet from
Women’s Shoes
The best shoe for women’s feet is a walking shoe with laces (not a slip-on), a composition sole, and a relatively wider heel with a
Men’s Shoes
Most men’s shoes conform to the shape of the feet and have a roomy toe box with sufficient horizontal and vertical space and a low