PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS

08/04/2012     

GA Podiatrist Discusses 4 Features to Look For in Summer Footwear

Podiatrist Dr. Rami Calis explains that during the summer, people tend to be more active. "Unfortunately, the shoewear that goes along with a lot of the summer activity tends to be less supportive, so people become more prone to injuries like heel pain on the bottom or the back of the heel."

Dr. Rami Calis

Dr. Calis suggests four features of shoes that you should consider having to prevent these aches. "One is have something around the ankle to hold the shoe in place. Two, have some sort of arch in the shoe if possible. Three, would be a thicker rubber sole to give you some shock absorption and four, to have a slightly deeper heel cup to hold your heel in position."  

Source: Susan Hendricks, CNN [7/31/12]