Sandy Patient Education for Foot Care
Foot Care in Sandy
If you are like most people, you walk thousands of steps a day without ever considering the stress you place on your feet. Athletes may be more aware of the important role their feet play in accomplishing activities than the average person, but even most sportsmen and women don’t spend a lot of time considering their feet unless problems arise.
The sad reality, however, is large portions of the population in the Sandy area have some type of foot problem in part because of improper foot care.
You owe it to yourself to make sure your feet are in good health and foot and ankle specialist Elizabeth E. Auger, DPM can help.
Dr. Auger takes a holistic, personalized approach to preventative care and problem-solving your foot, ankle, and leg issues. Give us a call to find out more about how we can work with you on foot care plans and solutions.
Sandy Pediatric Foot Care
Taking care of the feet of infants and children is an important but overlooked part of setting your children on the path to good overall health.
Starting with proper foot care from day one can help your child to be physically fit as he or she grows. Some pediatric foot care tips include:
- Allow space for exercise: When an infant lies with feet uncovered, the baby can kick and do other motions which prepare the feet for weight-bearing.
- Change the baby’s position several times a day.
- Look at your baby’s feet often to see if you notice something that looks abnormal.
- Cover the baby’s feet loosely – tight covers restrict movement.
Foot deformities that weren’t present at birth can result from a variety of factors including tight shoes that restrict foot growth and development. It’s imperative that shoes be flexible and fitted properly.
As your children age, be aware of walking patterns that may signal a concern. Foot pain or swelling without explanation could also be a sign of a serious condition and should not be ignored.
Good health is all-encompassing for infants and children. By adding a few simple steps, you can keep them healthy from head to toe.
