Get off on the right foot to successfully lose weight!
More than two thirds of American adults are overweight or obese, and many are trapped in a vicious cycle when they try to lose weight. Obesity aggravates foot problems, like heel pain and flat feet. Sore feet make it hard to exercise and lose weight. And without exercise, obesity worsens and can exacerbate diabetes, heart disease and other serious health threats.
Don’t ignore foot ulcers!
Ullcers, or open skin sores, can develop anywhere on the body, including the legs and feet. They may signal an underlying condition and take a long time to heal.
Ulcers can be caused by an injury that breaks the skin, too much pressure from shoes that don’t fit properly, or extended periods in bed.
Your foot fracture may be an early sign of osteoporosis.
Unexplained foot fractures may be the first sign of osteoporosis, a bone-thinning disease which affects an estimated 10 million people in the United States. Another 44 million Americans have low bone mass, putting them at risk for osteoporosis, according to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation.
How runners can prevent stress fractures of the foot
Stress fractures of the foot are becoming more common in runners, especially first-time marathoners.
The popularity of marathons and half-marathons in our area attracts runners of all levels. Inexperienced runners are especially susceptible to repetitive stress injuries, including stress fractures of the foot.