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HEALTH AND WELLNESS by Brandon Wittig and Cai Wilson pressure or friction. Canadian certified pedorthists are biomechanical specialists who will watch you walk and examine your footwear. They will ensure that your feet are supported, and shoes fit well, without any problem areas. They can even craft a custom-made orthotic to take pressure off of hot spots, preventing wound development or helping to heal an existing wound. They recommend footwear best suited to the foot shape, width and function. Some things to keep in mind when choosing the right shoe for your feet: • A properly-fitted shoe should have extra space in both width and length. Aim for a fingernail’s width of extra space at the end of the toe box with no pressure on the foot from the sides. • There should be no pressure on the top of your foot or toes, caused by the shoe. • Use a rocker sole. This upwards curvature in the sole helps to get you off of your foot faster during gait and reduces pressure on the toe joints, as well as bottom of your forefoot. Tips for maintaining foot health include: • Inspect your feet daily for scratches, blisters, redness, hot spots or any draining liquid. Look at the bottom of your feet and in between the toes. Use a mirror or have someone else look for you. • Always wear something on your feet for protection, such as indoor footwear. • Wearing light-coloured socks will make it easier to see blood or pus if an injury does occur. • Ensure your shoes are empty before wearing them (small toys, thumb tacks, or small stones can find their way into your shoes, and if diabetes has affected your nerves, you may not sense that they are present) • Buy shoes later in the day as swelling can accumulate as the day progresses making feet bigger. • Avoid smoking as it can decrease circulation to the legs and feet.
y Brandon Wittig and Cai Wilson HEALTH AND WELLNESS • Wash feet daily using a mild soap, and dry well afterwards, especially between the toes. • Apply moisturizer if the skin is dry, avoid in between the toes. • Avoid wearing socks or stockings that are too tight as this can restrict blood flow. • If sock seams create an indentation in the skin, they can be turned inside out, or you can opt for a diabetic sock without seams. • Do not file down, remove or shave calluses, corns or warts yourself. These should be taken care of by a registered chiropodist or advanced foot care nurse. • Do not use any chemicals or strong antiseptic solutions on your feet. Iodine, salicylic acid, corn/callus removers and hydrogen peroxide are potentially dangerous, unless used by a medical professional. • Keep feet away from heat sources (heating pads, hot water bottles, electric blankets, radiator, fireplaces). You can burn your feet without knowing it. Water temperature should be less than 92 F. Estimate the temperature with your elbow or bath thermometer (you can get one in any store that sells infant products). • In the more damp and cool months, avoid getting your feet wet in the snow or rain. Too much moisture can lead to a wound or infection. Also, avoid letting toes get cold. You may already have poor blood circulation in the tiny toe blood vessels and this, combined with cold weather, can result in blackened toes. If you have diabetes, you should avoid salon pedicures and opt for skin and toenail care with a footcare nurse or chiropodist. Be sure to seek the advice of a Canadian certified pedorthist if you have numbness or pain in your feet. Finally, if you have tingling, numbness, pain, cramping or cold legs or feet, you should visit with your doctor or nurse practitioner, or a footcare specialist right away. Foot complications often creep up on us and, without quick action, can become serious quickly. The good news is that if you are seeking preventative care before a problem arises, you may be able to avoid complications altogether. Brandon Wittig, C. Ped (C) is a Canadian Certified Pedorthist. He has been managing the BioPed Kitchener and Stratford clinics for the past 14 years and is focused on getting people back to doing the activities they love, only pain-free. He is a proud dad of two and spends time with his family exploring the community. Cai ‘K’ Wilson, C. Ped (C) is a Canadian Certified Pedorthist managing the BioPed Waterloo and Listowel clinics. Her primary focus is helping patients find relief from their foot, ankle and knee pain by crafting personalized treatment plans tailored to their needs, which may include custom orthotics, compression socks, orthopedic footwear, and lower limb bracing. She also finds joy in riding horses and discovering new local places to eat! EXPERIENCE Huron County’s unique history & rural culture 110 North St., Goderich, ON www.HuronCountyMuseum.ca SUMMER 2024 • 23
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