Foot problems related to footwear

The number one function of footwear is to protect the foot. But more and more people are only interested in aesthetics without paying attention to its protection function. As a result, many people suffer from foot pain, sprains and many other conditions because of inappropriate shoes.

Research in the US shows that up to 72% of Americans do not wear the right size shoes. Among them, nearly 40% have foot problems due to footwear. As a consequence, one-third of those with foot surgery must undergo surgery and one fifth must apply a survival measure.

Thai Thi Hong Anh, Head of the Department of Osteoarthritis, Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, said that more and more people come to see their feet, but foot diseases such as numbness, sharp pain, and difficult movement , foot fasciitis, intermittent toes, toenail necrosis, onychomycosis, neuritis . all involve the use of shoes that are not suitable for size, with the type of feet.

Ms. Hong had a sharp pain in her heels and feet, and the doctor said it was due to wearing high heels. She did not believe because "her friend of the same age, physique is the same as me, walking in the same style as me, but she did not have foot pain". This is a typical case in many people who have an incorrect understanding of the relationship between feet and shoes.

The doctor explained: The researchers divided the human foot into five categories, each with a different characteristic. Egyptian feet have the number 1 finger (the foot) the longest. Greek feet have the longest second finger (this is the standard foot and the easiest footwear to choose). Square feet have the second and third fingers equal. The two most troubling types are mixed feet with 5 toes and feet of prehistoric people with the first finger to be inward (also known as the foot of the intersection). Besides, the ligaments and heel tendons of each person have different lengths. Wearing the same type of shoe, a person with a short heel will not stretch enough according to the deformation of the shoe, making it easy to sprain the ankle, causing pain to the heel.

Human feet vary in size according to their age. The older the feet tend to grow in both length and width. Research shows that the day's activities also affect the more active the foot size, the bigger the size of the foot. In particular, pregnant women up to the near birth date have at least one foot larger than normal. Therefore every time one needs to measure the foot size to choose the right shoe size.

Currently on the market there are many types of shoes, but each type is only suitable for one type of foot such as:

1. Shoe balle has low and flat soles: suitable for firm and flexible soles (like the balle dancers).
2. High heels are suitable for people with Greek feet, which are not suitable for people or have to exercise hard.
3. Charles IX shoe type: shoes with additional horizontal straps will hold firmly and reduce friction between feet and shoes.
4. All shoes are wide-necked, moderately suitable for people with hand and spinal problems (do not bend over when wearing shoes).
5. Hugging the ankles when wearing helps to stabilize the feet very well for people with false limbs.
6. High-heeled boots, only cosmetic functions have no protective function, often losing the stability of the ankles and knee joints.

Because feet have many different characteristics, each person needs to know some principles of footwear when choosing to buy. Common types of feet are: Egyptian-style feet often have the problem of finger number 1. Because people often wear tight shoes, high and pointed heels make the number 1 finger twisted, folded by pressing on the fingers Other pins. Mixed feet, feet of prehistoric people who often wear slippers will suffer from bottle bottlenecks, knuckles, soles of the feet, making soles of the feet hurt, nail pain, onychomycosis, nerves inflamed.

The feet with the soles of the feet facing out often cause numbness of the carpal tunnel syndrome from neck to toe, even spreading to the knees. The foot has a slightly arched arch that often causes scratches, making it easy to get ulcerative infection of the affected area. In addition, a person who has a small foot but has a large human body is also very common with foot problems because the body's gravity makes the feet unbearable. Small feet but wearing a wider pair of shoes or sandals also cause illness because the foot must use too much force to balance the body.

All of these foot diseases affect our ability to move. Therefore, Dr. Hong Anh advised everyone to know some principles when choosing to buy shoes for themselves:

Shoe heel rule: the heel height is not more than 5cm, the heel is not more than 2.5cm, the heel is larger than 2cm, the slope is not more than 10 degrees.

How to calculate shoe size for each person: length is calculated from the heel to the longest finger plus 2/3 cm. The width is calculated from the number of toe bones 5 to 1. If the two-legged measurement is not equal, choose the size of the foot with a larger measurement when choosing shoes.

Some tips for recognizing a satisfactory shoe:

Choose a shoe with a strong base, a flexible shoe tip (a pair of shoes that meet the flexibility requirement when you bend and fold it and return it to the original position without causing deformation). The shoe has a moderately upturned nose for easy movement. Shoe mold matches the shape of the foot (it is best to turn the shoe upside down to try on the soles of the feet with the shoe mold). The heel of the shoe must be close and straight to the back. Carefully check whether the bumps are uncomfortable when wearing shoes. Shoes that cause pain, create discomfort when wearing should not choose because it will cause foot diseases.

Should buy shoes in the afternoon because then the new foot size shows maximum. Pregnant women are people who need changes in footwear size to match the time.

To deal with foot-related foot diseases, the doctor advised to immediately change shoes to match the foot. You can use more insoles to support your feet. Consult a doctor before taking antibiotics for inflammatory, painful, painful conditions. For very severe cases, it is necessary to see a doctor for proper treatment. Pregnant women should walk regularly to reduce foot swelling.

Dr. Hong Anh warned that it is not good to bring massage slippers with thorns in the standing or walking position for more than 30 minutes. People with foot disease and diabetes should absolutely not wear this type of slippers because it is not good for the foot veins.

In any case when the pain in the foot or the tumor is not high, you should not massage or paste it high on the pain and tumor because it will make the tumor bigger and make the situation worse. People with diabetes should absolutely not massage and soak their feet in hot water, not high paste because it will reduce veins, the disease will be worse. For normal people, massage and soak their feet in hot water but not more than 30 minutes each time. If you feel uncomfortable or in pain, stop immediately to avoid injury.

Dr. Hong Anh advised people not to arbitrarily cut lumps in the legs because it is easy to cause foot infection, it is best to go to a medical facility to be properly treated. Cutting the corners of your feet when making nails is the cause of nail clogging that causes your toes to swell and hurt. Therefore people should not cut the corners of their legs.

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