Celebrate I Love My Feet Day with Us!
August 17 is I Love My Feet Day. Let's celebrate with fun facts about feet, ankles, and lower legs. We're sure that the more you know about this part of your body, the more love you will feel.
Your feet work hard. The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps each day. This is more than 100,000 miles in a lifetime, and each one puts stress and pressure on the bones, muscles, and soft tissues of the feet and ankles.
There are 26 bones in the foot and ankle structure. It’s important to keep them strong and safe from illnesses such as osteoporosis by ensuring your diet contains plenty of calcium. Eat dairy foods and dark, leafy greens. Talk to your doctor about adding supplements to your diet.
Those bones are arranged in 33 delicate joints and arches. Foot health issues are common. Approximately 75% of Americans will experience a problem at some point.
Every year, as much as 6% of the population has a foot or ankle injury. For people 17 and up, 60% of these are ankle sprain and other ankle injuries.
5% of the population annually experiences athlete's foot or another fungal infection, ingrown toenails, or a corn or callus.
60-70% of people with diabetes experience foot health-related complications, particularly neuropathy and other nerve damage. This can lead to diabetic ulcers, infection, hospitalization, and even amputation. Regular preventative care by a podiatrist is critical.
Your feet are sweaty! There are approximately a quarter million sweat glands in your feet. releasing as much as 8 ounces of sweat each day. If this creates a foot odor issue for you, discuss the situation with your podiatrist. Help is available.
The best way to care for your feet and ankles is to see a podiatrist regularly. With years of specialized education, including a hospital residency, your foot doctor is the best person to care for this part of your body. A podiatrist can examine your feet, diagnose any existing or developing issues, and provide treatment. In many cases, the best option will be non-invasive, such as custom orthotics and shoe inserts that provide cushioning and support. If foot and ankle surgery is necessary, your podiatrist can provide the expert care you need.
We love your feet! Call the friendly Advanced Feet and Ankle Care staff at (732) 679-4330 or click here to schedule a convenient appointment with Middlesex County podiatrists Jason Grossman, DPM and Paul A. Osemene, DPM, in our modern, comfortable offices in Old Bridge and Sayreville today.