General information on foot health
Podiatry WA encourages everyone to get involved in looking after their feet, and the community’s feet, We encourage you to:
- exercise regularly, even a short stroll every day will do your feet good – it encourages circulation and gets your blood pumping!
- keep you weight in a healthy range for your body – this reduces the pressure on your feet and ankles to carry the body on its daily journey
- keep your feet clean and inspect them regularly to check for signs they need attention – look for dry, scaly skin, toenails that need attending to, and any sign of fungal or other infection
- wear shoes that fit your feet well, avoiding:
- tight shoes that rub or cause blisters to your feet, both heels and toes
- shoes that are too big, causing rubbing on your heels and your toes to claw to hold them on
- shoes with enough room in the toe box so your toes have room to move as you walk
- shoes that don’t slip off, so with sufficient strapping or closures to keep your feet securely, and comfortably, in the shoe without slipping or sliding around
- make sure you know your foot health professional and have a regular foot health check to keep you on your feet
For more information on your feet and conditions that may need attention, have a look around this site or visit your local podiatrist.
