Fun Facts About Your Feet

How much do you know about your feet, ankles, and lower legs? The more you know, the more prepared you’ll be to notice when illness or injury strikes. Here are six facts that Middlesex County podiatrists Dr. Jason Grossman and Dr. Paul A. Osemene want you to be aware of:

1. The human foot and ankle are one of nature’s most complex structures. Each contains 26 bones and has over one-quarter of the bones in your body! 

2. These bones come together in 33 joints arranged in a series of delicate arches. It enables us to walk upright, unique among the species. It also means the feet are particularly vulnerable to painful arthritis and related illnesses such as gout.

3. Numerous tendons, muscles, and ligaments support the bones in your feet. The sheer volume of these soft tissues helps explain why ankle sprains and other injuries are common.

4.  As much as a half-pint of moisture passes through more than a quarter of a million sweat glands in your feet each day. To prevent unpleasant and embarrassing foot odor, be sure to wash and dry feet daily and rotate your shoes often. 

5.  The best way to keep feet, ankles, and lower legs in great shape is with regular visits to an expert podiatrist. You can identify these specialists by looking for the letters DPM (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) after your doctor’s name.

6. Some illnesses, such as diabetes, pose a particular risk to foot health. Be sure to share all information about your health history and medications when you visit your podiatrist.

With years of specialized education and training, a podiatrist like Jason Grossman, DPM, and Paul A. Osemene DPM can provide the careful examination, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment you need. Call the friendly Advanced Feet and Ankle Care at (732) 679-4330 or click here to schedule a convenient appointment in today's modern, comfortable offices in Old Bridge and Sayreville.