For medical professionals who spend long hours on their feet, the right footwear is essential. Proper shoes can reduce pain, prevent injuries, improve posture and body alignment, enhance stability, reduce the risk of falls, and even boost professional confidence. Supportive, well-fitted footwear helps maintain comfort during demanding shifts, while protecting joints and muscles from strain. A podiatrist can assess foot structure, identify any underlying conditions, and recommend footwear or orthotics tailored to individual needs. Investing in proper shoes not only benefits physical health, but also supports better performance in patient care. If you have foot pain from wearing the wrong shoes, it is suggested that you consult a podiatrist who can treat various foot conditions, and provide you with expert advice on the proper shoes to wear for your profession.
While working on the feet, it is important to take the proper care of them. For more information about working on your feet, contact Katie Besselman, DPM from Advanced Podiatry. Our doctor will treat your foot and ankle needs.
Working on Your Feet
Standing on your feet for long periods of time can cause stress and pain in your feet. Your whole body may experience change in terms of posture, back pain, bunions, callouses and or plantar warts. There are ways to avoid these conditions with proper foot care, smart choices and correct posture.
Positive Changes
Negative heeled shoe – Choosing this shoe type places the heel slightly lower than the ball of the foot. These are great for overall foot health. Find shoes that fit you correctly.
Go barefoot – Our feet were not designed to be enclosed for all hours of the day. Try to periodically expose your feet to air.
Eliminate Pain
Foot Exercises – Performing simple exercises, incorporating yoga and doing stretches are beneficial. This will allow increased blood flow to the area and muscles of the foot.
Achilles tendon – Stretching the foot out flat on the floor will relax the calf muscles and tendon. These exercises can be performed almost anywhere. Make sure you add these exercises to your daily regimen.
With a little bit of this information and knowing more about foot health, you will notice changes. Foot stretches and proper footwear will help with pain and prevent further issues.
If you have any questions please contact our office located in Saint Peters, MO . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.
