Prevention
The following steps can prevent foot problems and foot pain:
- Wear comfortable, properly fitting shoes. They should have good arch support and cushioning.
- Wear shoes with adequate room around the ball of your foot and toe.
- Wear sneakers as often as possible, especially when walking.
- Avoid narrow-toed shoes and high heels.
- Replace running shoes frequently.
- Warm up before exercise, cool down after exercise, and stretch adequately.
- Increase your amount of exercise SLOWLY over time to avoid putting excessive strain on your feet.
- Lose weight if you need to.
- Learn exercises to strengthen your feet and avoid pain. This can help flat feet and other potential foot problems.
- Keep feet dry to avoid friction. This may help prevent corns and calluses.
- Avoid alcohol to prevent attacks of gout.
References
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Noble J. Textbook of Primary Care Medicine. 3rd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2001:1214.
Kay D. Morton's neuroma. Foot Ankle Clin. 2003; 8(1): 49-59.
American College of Radiology (ACR), Expert Panel on Musculoskeletal Imaging. Chronic foot pain. Reston, VA: American College of Radiology; 2002.
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