10 Foot Facts Everybody Should Be Aware Of

The anatomy of the foot:

  1. There are more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments on each foot, along with 26 bones, 33 joints, and more. The key point is that several structural components work together to hold the foot together and permit it to move in a variety of directions. You don't need to recall the intricacies.
  1. The feet have about 250,000 sweat glands, and they typically expel about 1 cup of liquid every day. It will be easier to maintain a more breathable environment if you wear socks made of natural fibers like cotton and wool rather than synthetic ones.
  1. When you walk, your toes should point straight forward if your feet are properly positioned. Your heel makes first contact with the ground, followed by your foot's outside edge, ball, and big toe.

Shoes information:

  1. Your foot health depends heavily on wearing shoes that fit you properly. Have your feet measured before buying shoes if you're unsure of your size. Additionally, always put them on. A finger's breadth should be left between the longest toe and the shoe's end, or 1 inch.
  1. Wear shoes that broadly correspond to the contour of your foot, to elaborate on the previous point. If you have bunions, stay away from shoes with a tiny and pointed toe box. Remember that certain shoe manufacturers provide shoes in a variety of lengths and widths.
  1. Your calf muscle may shorten or tighten as a result of wearing heels. Achilles tendinitis or ankle equinus can result from tight calves.
  1. Your foot alignment and gait patterns can be improved with the support, balance, and stability provided by a pair of DrLuigi medical shoes.

Foot Care Facts:

  1. Wash your feet every day, and dry them well between your toes. Apply urea-based moisturizer on a daily basis to finish. This easy procedure keeps the skin's integrity at its highest level while lowering bacterial and fungal load. The first line of defense against infections is your skin.
  1. Keep the length of your toenails moderate and straight across. This lessens the chance of toenail breaks and ingrown toenails.
  1. Ankle sprains, Corns, Calluses, nail issues, and Plantar fasciitis are among the most prevalent foot conditions.

L.F.
06.09.2022.

Back to blog