After spending hours walking at this years' Cobourg Waterfront Festival (we never tire of it!), I was absolutely amazed at how many people were wearing flip-flops. There is some serious walking at this festival folks!
In recent years, flip-flops have become the new "norm" for people of all ages, not just teenagers. What used to be a shoe designed for use around the pool or at the beach, has now become a shoe worn for all activities, just like regular shoes. Sure, they are inexpensive, they let your feet air out, and some even find them comfortable, but they have NO SUPPORT! If you wear these shoes for every day use, you are risking serious injury to your feet, legs and back - injuries that can create a lifetime of painful problems.
Think about it - how does an extremely flat piece of rubber, held together by another strip of rubber, provide support? Your feet have to work really hard to keep these shoes on.
Now, I don't have an issue with the shoes themselves - they are great if used for their intended purpose - but I do take issue with people who wear them for long jaunts, or allow their kids to wear them at the playground (what would happen if the child's flip-flop got caught on the monkey bars???....CRASH!). This little flat rubber shoe is fantastic at the pool or at the beach, providing protection from the hot sand, slippery pool surround, and to protect the foot from viral (plantar warts) and fungal (athlete's foot and fungal toenails) infections. So, why not use them for just that?
If, after reading this post, you decide to continue to wear flip-flops because you are making an "informed decision", lol, please consider wearing ones with good arch support...and wear your running/walking shoes when you plan to be on your feet for long periods.
If you are a die hard flip-flop wearer and need some help getting your feet back to good health, our chiropodists would love to help you (and no, we won't lecture you...you already know better). Give us a call.....Northumberland Physiotherapy and Foot Care Centre, in Cobourg, Port Hope and Brighton...905-373-7045. Visit us at our website too: http://www.we-fix-u.com/
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Showing posts with label kids' feet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kids' feet. Show all posts
Friday, July 2, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Kids' Feet
Does your child show some common signs of foot problems?
• Toes pointed inward or outward
• Persistent tripping
• Over-lapping or under-lapping toes
• Knock knees
• Bulging ankles
• Leg cramps, tired legs or feet (aka “growing pains”)
• Corns, calluses or warts
• Flat feet
• Abnormal shoe wear
• Ingrown toenails
If you answered YES to any of the above, please book an appointment to have your child assessed by our expert Chiropodists.
WHY YOUR CHILD'S FOOT CARE IS IMPORTANT
You worry about your children’s teeth, eyes, and other parts of the body. You teach brushing and grooming, but what do you do about your child’s feet - those still developing feet which have to carry the entire weight of the body throughout a lifetime? Having strong, healthy feet allows your child to walk, run, and play in comfort and correct posture. If your child's feet form correctly, certain types of back and leg pain can be avoided later in life.
Many adult foot problems have their origin in childhood. An examination of the lower extremity insures that your child is growing correctly. Our Chiropodists can also make sure that your child's gait (walking pattern) is correct. This helps prevent some future foot problems, and if a problem does arise, it can be handled early, when it is easier to treat.
Neglecting foot health invites problems in other parts of the body, such as the knees, hips, legs and back. There can also be undesirable personality effects. The youngster with troublesome feet walks awkwardly and usually has poor general posture. As a result, the growing child may become shy, introverted and avoid athletics and social functions.
Children rarely complain of pain in their feet or legs. When they do, most people believe them to be “growing pains”. However, the achiness or tiredness may be the result of severe tendonitis due to joints being out of position or misaligned.
Kids with flat feet tend to become sedentary and cannot walk or play sports for long periods of time due to over working muscles and excessive pressure on hips, knees, ankles and foot joints.
Kids with high arches tend to experience more ankle, knee, hip and lower back pain because they cannot tolerate the shock which occurs when they walk or run. Proper evaluation of a child by our expert Chiropodists can prevent future disabilities in life.
To book an appointment with our expert chiropodists, please call Northumberland Physiotherapy and Foot Health Centre in Cobourg, at 905-373-7045. For more information, visit our website at http://www.we-fix-u.com/
• Toes pointed inward or outward
• Persistent tripping
• Over-lapping or under-lapping toes
• Knock knees
• Bulging ankles
• Leg cramps, tired legs or feet (aka “growing pains”)
• Corns, calluses or warts
• Flat feet
• Abnormal shoe wear
• Ingrown toenails
If you answered YES to any of the above, please book an appointment to have your child assessed by our expert Chiropodists.
WHY YOUR CHILD'S FOOT CARE IS IMPORTANT
You worry about your children’s teeth, eyes, and other parts of the body. You teach brushing and grooming, but what do you do about your child’s feet - those still developing feet which have to carry the entire weight of the body throughout a lifetime? Having strong, healthy feet allows your child to walk, run, and play in comfort and correct posture. If your child's feet form correctly, certain types of back and leg pain can be avoided later in life.
Many adult foot problems have their origin in childhood. An examination of the lower extremity insures that your child is growing correctly. Our Chiropodists can also make sure that your child's gait (walking pattern) is correct. This helps prevent some future foot problems, and if a problem does arise, it can be handled early, when it is easier to treat.
Neglecting foot health invites problems in other parts of the body, such as the knees, hips, legs and back. There can also be undesirable personality effects. The youngster with troublesome feet walks awkwardly and usually has poor general posture. As a result, the growing child may become shy, introverted and avoid athletics and social functions.
Children rarely complain of pain in their feet or legs. When they do, most people believe them to be “growing pains”. However, the achiness or tiredness may be the result of severe tendonitis due to joints being out of position or misaligned.
Kids with flat feet tend to become sedentary and cannot walk or play sports for long periods of time due to over working muscles and excessive pressure on hips, knees, ankles and foot joints.
Kids with high arches tend to experience more ankle, knee, hip and lower back pain because they cannot tolerate the shock which occurs when they walk or run. Proper evaluation of a child by our expert Chiropodists can prevent future disabilities in life.
To book an appointment with our expert chiropodists, please call Northumberland Physiotherapy and Foot Health Centre in Cobourg, at 905-373-7045. For more information, visit our website at http://www.we-fix-u.com/
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