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Why Your Feet Matter!
Just a few reasons why you should Love Your Feet.....
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They are yours for life
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A quarter of all of the body’s bones are found in the feet (52 to be precise)
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Your feet also contain 66 joints, 214 ligaments and 38 muscles
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Inappropriate shoes, neglect and a lack of awareness bring about a high percentage of foot problems
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On average a person will walk 128,000km in a lifetime (that is more than 3 times around the globe!)
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When walking, each time your heel lifts off the ground it forces the toes to carry one half of your total body weight
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The health of your feet reflects your general health. Many systemic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, circulatory and nerve disorders can show initial symptoms in your feet
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35% of stress fractures involve the feet
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Foot pain becomes more common with age
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Our natural cushioning foot pads wear out over time with most people experiencing some form of wear and tear in their feet by the age of fifty
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A survey of more than 450 Australian women found that 32% owned between 26 and 50 pairs of shoes while 31% owned between 11 and 25 pairs (SMH 08/01/07)
I think we are all guilty of neglecting our feet at one time or another. I hope I have encouraged you to give your feet the respect they deserve. Good footwear should be a priority for all of us. Who would have thought that buying a pair of shoes could be good for you? If only we could say the same about handbags...
Always remember to seek the advice of a Podiatrist if you are experiencing foot pain.
Candice May