For the expert team at Step by Step Family Foot Care, it’s no secret that proper footwear plays a crucial role in maintaining foot health. However, we often notice patients themselves are unaware of the benefits that the right pair of shoes or the perfect insole can confer!
With that in mind, we’ve crafted this blog post to address four unsung benefits that proper footwear can provide to your hardworking feet. Check out the info below.
1. Biomechanical Analysis: Decoding Your Foot’s Secret Language
- Podiatrists use advanced technology to assess your gait, posture, and pressure distribution, uncovering hidden clues about how your feet function.
- This detailed information becomes the blueprint for personalized footwear solutions, like…
2. Functional Orthotics: Architects of Foot Comfort
- Custom-made orthotics aren’t comparable to over-the-counter, standardized shoe inserts.
- They’re carefully crafted, based on your unique biomechanical analysis, to subtly correct misalignments and support your feet’s natural movement.
- This can both alleviate pain and prevent future problems like bunions, hammertoes, and more.
3. Diabetic Shoes and Insoles: Protecting Precious Feet
- Diabetic neuropathy, a form of nerve damage that causes loss of sensation, pain, and other symptoms, makes feet vulnerable to ulcers and infections.
- Diabetic shoes are specially designed to provide seamless comfort, pressure relief, and optimal temperature control, minimizing injury risks.
- Diabetic insoles often offer additional cushioning and support, further ensuring foot health.
4. Beyond the Prescription: Everyday Footwear Choices Matter
- While specialized footwear plays a vital role, everyday shoe choices matter, too!
- Choose shoes with wide-toe boxes, breathable materials, and good arch support.
- Ditch the sky-high heels and narrow sandals for supportive flats or low-heeled options. Remember, your feet deserve comfort, even when you’re strutting your stuff.
Dr. Debra D. Manheim founded Step by Step Family Foot Care to provide “patient first” foot care to individuals of all ages. Our office is conveniently located on Route 46 East in Parsippany, next door to the Waterview Park and Ride. We offer office hours most weekdays and are available on Saturday mornings as well. Contact us for your appointment today!