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In the vacation rush, the shopping spree, the sightseeing tour, vour feet are often overlooked—or at least aren't getting the attention they deserve.
The average person, in a day's time, supports a combined load of several tons on the feet. During a lifetime, on the average, people walk a distance equal to 21/2 times around the earth.
This is a big job for your feet, which are complex systems of 26 hones held together by muscles and ligaments.
Few people recognize the close relationship between foot health and general health Foot disorders can not only ho painful in the foot, hut can also contribute to backaches, headaches. and even facial wrinkles.
Women, in particular, are prone to foot disorders In fact studies show that 80 percent of all women have had or will have some kind of foot trouble.
The family podiatrist, as a specially-trained memlier of the medical team, is responsible for the care of the feet He helps prevent and treat foot disorders He is often the first one to discover chronic diseases, since many of these are frequently observable in the feet before symptoms appear elsewhere.
The American Podiatry Association. representing the nation s 8.000 foot doctors, suggests the following hints for foot health:
• Cleanliness is essential. The feet should he washed daily. Special attention should be given to the toes and the backs of the heels.
• Overexposure to sunlight
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