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August 17, 2012
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1. When going to buy new shoes from a shoe store, your salesperson should measure your feet! Just like your eyes change, your feet change with age and some of you have been wearing the same size for years. Make sure you are purchasing the right size.

2. You can avoid having smelly feet! Just like you use deodorant, try an antiperspirant for your feet. We offer a spray foot powder called Gordon’s No. Five that works great to help stop perspiration and odor! Another tip would be to alternate your shoes so they have a chance to completely air out. Always wear socks! Sweat promotes growing bacteria and when your shoes stay moist it is more likely to develop fungus.

3. BEWARE of nails salons! Foot tubs are extremely bacteria filled and many places don’t even clean out their tubs. So many germs get stuck in the jets and then spray out onto your feet making you more susceptible to infection.

4. Toe separators and bunion splints may help your feet feel better. These won’t get rid of your bunion or hammer-toe,  these devices will help with the pain. You may still need surgery.

5. Buy shoes at a specialty running store. Staff at these stores should be well trained to help you purchase the right athletic shoe for your foot type. They should be able to analyze your foot and gait.

6. If you have dry, cracked feet, try Revitaderm. The 40% urea is something you will not find in other lotions and the urea is what makes the difference. Revitaderm is very soft and creamy and absorbs without leaving a residue on the skin.  We  kjh     

7. Over the counter orthotics are NOT “custom-fit”. Over the counter inserts are okay to use if you’re just in need of some arch support or a little bit of padding. Over the counter inserts are used for a normal foot type. Actual custom inserts are a fiber-glass molding of your feet. Over the counter inserts are NOT precise and are NOT made for just your foot.

8. When hurting your foot or ankle see a podiatrist, not an orthopedic surgeon. Orthopedic surgeons aren’t specifically trained in the foot and ankle, podiatrists are.

Let Foot and Ankle Specialists of Utah help with all of your foot and ankle needs! Call for an appointment today. We have three great office locations to help you! go here to find the best location for you.  

 

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