The health of human feet is important for the health of the whole organism, because often the general well-being and working capacity depend on the condition of the feet. And of course foot health is of great importance for walking and standing. The presence of foot diseases and gait affect posture, the health of the spine, which in turn affects the blood supply to the brain and the state of internal organs.
Structure of the foot
The feet have a rather complex structure. Their skeleton consists of twenty-eight bones connected by ligaments. The smoothness of the gait is ensured by these connections. The structure of the foot (medial and lateral arches) resembles a leaf spring, acts as a shock absorber that protects the entire body from sudden shocks during jumping, running, and walking. The lateral arch is also called “supporting”. The arches are connected to each other with the help of ligaments, tendons. But the most important part of the foot that prevents its damage is the muscles. They keep the normal shape of the foot. In addition to bones, ligaments, muscles, the foot has a large number of blood vessels and nerve endings that feel heat, cold, pressure, pain, etc.
Based on all of the above, we can conclude that the health of the feet is very important and it should be given a lot of attention in order to prevent their diseases. Feet should be protected from hypothermia and overheating, various infectious diseases, etc.
How to choose the right shoes
As already mentioned above, the condition of the feet greatly affects the working capacity and general well-being of a person. The type of shoes a person wears is of great importance. Therefore, you need to be able to choose shoes that are convenient and comfortable for your feet. In addition, shoes should contribute to the improvement of foot function.
During the day, a person takes about 15,000 steps on average. If you choose shoes that are lighter by only 10 grams (5 grams per shoe), then when walking a distance of one kilometer, the load on the body will be less by about 15 kg. After all, people often notice that the more they walk, the more tired they get, and they experience unpleasant sensations in their spine and shoulders. After all, there is a saying for a reason: “An extra gram on the leg is a kilogram on the shoulder.” Therefore, you need to choose light and comfortable shoes.
Also, it should be remembered that uncomfortable shoes can cause overheating, ischemia of the feet and, as a result, infectious diseases of the feet or even diabetic foot ulcers. Patients diagnosed with diabetes have a higher risk of developing ulcerations in the foot due to pressure, ischemia, venous hypertension or neuropathy which may lead to infections and serious complications. In case of ulcers, it is necessary to apply special creams, for example, Coresatin Nonsteroidal Cream. Once the cream is applied to the affected area, the special formula will form a film over the surface to prevent the evaporation of water. Keeping the moisture of the affected area will promote the healing process. You can also apply Regen-D 150. It contains vitamins, minerals and amino acids that help stimulate cell growth and help nourish skin cells..