INTERNATIONAL PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS

04/13/2012     

Properly Fitted Running Shoes Can Prevent Injuries: Aussie Podiatrist

Feet can ache, blister, sweat, crack, peel, itch, and smell; however runners, in particular, are also susceptible to additional foot injuries such as ankle sprains, stress fractures, tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis. Fortunately, most of these conditions can be prevented. "Step one is to make sure your feet are in a properly fitted running shoe. It is paramount that your running shoes offer optimal support and plenty of cushioning," says podiatrist Nic Lange.

Nic Lange (Photo: Robert Duncan)

"Ill-fitting running shoes can cause numerous problems for your feet. Shoes that are too short can cause bruised toenails, too narrow can cause pinched-nerve pain, corns, or calluses. Shoes that are too wide allow the foot to slide around, causing friction that can lead to blisters," says Lange.

Source: The Western Australian, [4/11/12]