Recent blog post from Podiatrist Colorado Springs: Intermountain Foot & Ankle. Thanks for reading the following article by Kerry E. Berg, DPM:
Listen to your local Colorado Springs podiatrist: It’s that time of year when kids start getting involved in school sports. You might have spent a lot of time shopping and buying the right gear, but another question looms: are you buying the right shoes to promote positive foot health for your child. Or, perhaps you are active in adult sports. you should still be paying close attention to your sports footwear.
A recent article at the scoopsanddiego.com website does a nice job at listing some of the considerations you should make when selecting shoes for your sports activities. Here’s part of the article:
(BPT) – No one disputes that exercise provides a host of health benefits, from helping control weight to improving cardiovascular functions. But exercising in the wrong footwear can cause more harm than good, especially since foot health is integral to overall well-being.
“To get the most out of your workout or from playing a favorite sport, it’s imperative to choose the right footwear for the type of exercise you’ll engage in,” says Dr. Matthew Garoufalis, a podiatrist and president of the American Podiatric Medical Association(APMA). “Improper footwear can lead to irritation and injury.”
Foot or ankle sprains and fractures are the most common types of injuries related to exercise and footwear. The type of exercise or sport you prefer can influence the type of injury you could experience. In general for example, foot and ankle sprains and fractures are more common among football players, while basketball players may suffer more ankle sprains and runners experience stress fractures to feet or ankles.
APMA offers some guidance on how to avoid foot injury while exercising:
* Always warm up before exercise. Just as you stretch to warm up leg and arm muscles, your feet need to warm up gradually too.
* If you experience foot pain while exercising or engaging in physical activity, stop immediately. Foot pain is not normal and you shouldn’t feel any when you exercise. If pain persists even after you stop your workout, see a podiatrist.
Talk to top Colorado Springs podiatrist
If you’re suffering an injury or pain or abnormality with your feet that may have been caused by sports activity, it’s best you talk to a board-certified podiatrist like Kerry e. Berg, DPM, of Intermountain Foot & Ankle. Call 719-594-9920 to schedule an appointment.
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