Importance of Foot Health
Posted on April 6, 2023 in Foot/Ankle by Dr. Sonya Ahmed & Dr. Erik Nilssen
Posted on April 6, 2023 in Foot/Ankle by Dr. Sonya Ahmed & Dr. Erik Nilssen
A study in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise noted that the average person takes 5,117 steps per day. With so much time on our feet, Foot Health Awareness Month in April is an opportunity to focus on the health of our feet and give them the attention they deserve.
Injuries and conditions of the foot can cause significant pain and impact mobility. Health In Aging noted that 87% of people experience foot pain during their lifetime for various reasons. Foot problems can also indicate other underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, arthritis and heart disease. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, foot complications are a leading cause of hospitalizations for people with diabetes.
While early detection and treatment can prevent long-term complications, the following tips serve as preventative measures and can improve your quality of life today!
If you have a foot condition or injury, it's important to seek medical treatment as soon as possible to avoid potential long-term problems. In addition to the conditions mentioned above, ankle sprains, Achilles tendon ruptures and flat foot are also common and can cause significant pain and discomfort. Visit the common conditions section to learn more about these and other issues that impact the lower extremities.
At North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists, Dr. Sonya Ahmed and Dr. Erik Nilssen specialize in various foot and ankle conditions and offer a wide range of innovative procedures, including minimally invasive treatment and surgical intervention. On-site physical therapy is also available at the Davis Highway and Midway offices.
If you have any questions or concerns about your foot health, don't hesitate to contact our office at 850-435-4800 or complete our online Appointment Request form to schedule a visit with one of our foot and ankle orthopaedic experts.
A study in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise noted that the average person takes 5,117 steps per day. With so much time on our feet, Foot Health Awareness Month in April is an opportunity to focus on the health of our feet and give them the attention they deserve.
As a subset of occupational therapy, hand therapy plays a significant role in treating and improving patient outcomes related to acute and chronic conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. At North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists, our Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs) are board-certified in occupational therapy with an added qualification in Hand Therapy. Working with a CHT can have several benefits, including:
Youth sports participation promotes physical health and leadership skills and is a positive outlet for children within our communities. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 3.5 million youth sports injuries occur each year in the U.S. Of those injuries, one in three participants seeks medical attention, resulting in lost sports and school time. Fortunately, the CDC also concluded that more than 50 percent of these injuries are preventable.