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Inspections key
to foot fitness
Today’s 63 million older adults are more active than ever. Most exercise routinely, but may not realize how much aging and physical activity take a toll on their feet. In fact, the incidence and severity of these problems generally increase with age, until after the age of 65, three out of four individuals, complain of foot pain.
“A lot of the foot problems that we develop over the years result from compounded activity and simple aging. As our skin and body age, so do our feet and it becomes more important to pay attention to them just as we do with other parts of our body," said Dr. Rosario LaBarbera, past president of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
The most common foot problems among older Americans are corns, calluses and bunions, which can be debilitating if ignored or improperly treated. People rely on some dangerous and ineffective home remedies to treat these problems, according to a recent Dr. Scholl’s survey of foot experts. Although seniors naturally are more vulnerable to foot problems, giving up exercise is not the answer. Better foot care is.
“A daily foot inspection is an excellent way to prevent small problems from becoming major catastrophes,” said LaBarbera. “Properly fitting shoes with plenty of cushioning and proper attention to changes in the feet really do go a long way in keeping older people on their feet and epjoying activity.”
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