Please select your region
West
East
West
East
About Prevea
Media Room
Community Involvement
Diversity and inclusion
Find a Doctor & a Location
Services
For Patients
Events
Your Wellness
Ascension Medical Group Patients
Virtual Care
Contact Us
Medical Professionals
MyPrevea
Schedule Online
Here to help 24/7
(888) 277-3832
Select Region:
Select Service Region
Western Wisconsin
Eastern Wisconsin
Search for:
Home
>
For Patients
>
Your Wellness
>
Tips to prevent foot injury
Tips to prevent foot injury
August 07, 2018
Wear comfortable, supportive shoe gear – Whether you are at home, the gym, or the office, protect your feet with comfortable shoes. For additional support, consider using orthotics.
Replace shoes when the materials wear out – Over worn shoes may not absorb shock, provide traction or protect your feet. Check the insert inside the shoe and the thread on the bottom for wear and tear. As a general rule, replace your shoes every 500 miles.
Running shoes: 3 to 4 months
Daily work shoes: 6 to 12 months
Don’t walk around barefoot – Your feet need support and protection from the elements. Use a house slipper with an orthotic insert for additional support.
Keep your feet dry – Moisture causes blisters and fungal infections. To prevent this, change wet socks whenever possible. Allow your shoes to dry completely before wearing, alternating shoes from day-to-day if necessary. You can also disinfect your shoes by spraying Lysol or a cloth and rubbing inside the shoes.
Stretch daily – Stretching each leg and foot prevents strains, sprains and pain.
Ease into new exercise programs – slow increases in physical activity allow your body time to adjust to the new physical demands. Training on hard surfaces or uphill inclines can be especially hard on your feet.
Cushion your feet for long periods of standing – Utilize rubber, anti-fatigue mats in areas where you stand often and for long periods. Whether it’s in the kitchen, home or office, a mat can reduce stress on your body.
Use the right foot care equipment – Foot files and pumice stones are the safe, preferred method for removing calluses or corns. Never use razors or pocket knives to treat your feet.
Stabilize your ankles – If you have ankle instability issues, use an ankle brace or slip-on compression wrap to prevent further injury.
Diabetics - get your annual foot evaluation - An annual foot evaluation by a podiatrist helps prevent complications that are associated with diabetes. Check your feet for blisters, rashes and skin changes every day. Contact your doctor with any issues or concerns.
Related medical services
Orthopedics
Podiatry/foot and ankle center
Related articles
Sports
Schools and Partners - Sports Medicine
Does your team, school or organization have a unique sports medicine need? Let us help you design a customized prevention or performance program for your athletes or coaches to help maximize performance and team safety.
Read Article
Orthopedics
What to expect at your orthopedic appointment.
Your first orthopedic appointment will include a comprehensive medical history evaluation and a physical exam. If necessary, X-rays or ultrasound diagnostics may be done at this time or an MRI may be scheduled for you.
Read Article
Spine
Back and neck pain due to arthritis, facet joint arthropathy
Back pain is one of the most common medical conditions for a person to seek medical help. In fact, facet joint arthropathy is just one cause of neck and back pain.
Read Article
Search for:
Keywords
Apparel and Accessories
Awareness
back to school
Behavioral health
Cold
Common
cough
COVID-19
dairy-free
egg-free
Emotional
Exercise
Flu
gluten-free
Hip and Knee Video
Immune
Medical
mental health during pandemic
Mental Toughness
Mental wellness
Nutrition
Orthopedic Videos
Patient Resources
Pregnancy and Childbirth
recipes
Running
Running safety
safety
seasonal
Skin care
sore
Stomach
strep throat
symptoms
throat
video
Weight Loss
workout
Categories
Fitness
Prevention
Food
Emotional Wellness
Recipes
Trending Now
Practicing body positivity
August 03, 2022
Packing easy and healthy school lunches
August 03, 2022
Monkeypox: your questions answered
July 27, 2022
Medical Services
Aesthetics
Allergy and Asthma
Audiology
Balance and Vestibular Therapy
Behavioral Care
Breast Surgery
Cancer
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chiropractic
Concussion clinic
Cosmetic Surgery
Dermatology
Digestive Health
Ear, Nose and Throat
Endocrinology
Eye Care
Family Medicine
Find a Doctor
Foot and Ankle
Gastroenterology
General Surgery
Geriatrics
Gynecologic oncology
Gynecology
Hand Center
Heart Care
Hip and Knee Center
Ideal Weigh
Infection Prevention
Integrative Medicine
Internal Medicine
Mammography
Midwife care
Nephrology
Neurology
Neuroscience
Neurosurgery
Orthopedics
Orthopedic Trauma Center
Personal health and wellness coaching
Pediatric Orthopedics
Pediatric Neurology
Pediatrics
Physiatry and Pain Management
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Primary Care
Routine Foot Care
Shoulder Center
Sleep medicine
Spine
Sports
Surgery for women
Surgical oncology
Therapy for Ear, Nose and Throat
Therapy for Men's Health
Therapy for Neuroscience
Therapy for Orthopedics
Therapy for Pediatrics
Therapy for Sports Medicine
Therapy for Urology
Therapy for Vision
Therapy for Women's Care
Therapy
Urgent Care
Urology
Vascular Care
Vasectomy
Weight Loss
Women's Health Care