Tips for patients

When a baby starts to take its first steps doubt whether it is better that they are with better shoe or barefoot arises. This is one of the most common questions in the podiatric consultations when children are about to start walking. There are some published articles that ensure that children begin to walk barefoot are happier than those who do with shoes.

Changes in foot length, width and arch height

Pregnancy is often accompanied by changes in the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine and lower extremities. This is often due to multiple factors including weight gain and hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy. Changes that occur within feet can include the following.

Skin Problems

Sweaty feet can cause rashes and eczema. Wearing nylon socks in plastic shoes or tightly fitting shoes may not allow the feet to dry properly and can aggravate the problem. Changing socks every day and letting shoes dry out between wearings can help eliminate smelly feet. Wearing thick, soft cotton socks helps draw moisture away from the feet.

Ankles

Your ankle bone and the ends of your two lower leg bones make up the ankle joint. Your ligaments, which connect bones to one another, stabilize and support it. Your muscles and tendons move it.