The Summer 2013 Newsletter is Here!

Triangle Foot and Ankle Specialist

204 Ashville Ave, Ste. 40

Cary, NC  27518

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SUMMER 2013 NEWSLETTER

Feet facts on the 10’s

1.            A human foot & ankle is a strong, mechanical structure that contains 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons & ligaments.

2.          The 52 bones in your feet make up one quarter of all the bones in your body. When they are out of alignment, so is the rest of your body.

3.           There are approximately 250,000 sweat glands in a pair of feet, and they can excrete as much as half a pint of moisture each day.

4.         The soles of your feet contain more sensory nerve endings per square centimeter than any other part of the body.

5.          The APMA relates that buying shoes is best done during the afternoon. Your feet tend to swell a little during the day, and it’s best to buy shoes that fit then.

6.         Women are 4 times more likely to have foot problems than men.

7.          A 2½-inch high heel can increase the load on the forefoot by 75%.

8.         Many people have one foot larger than the other.

9.         The APMA states the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, which can add up to 115,000 miles in a lifetime – more than 4 times the circumference of the globe.

10.      During an average day of walking, the total forces on your feet can total hundreds of tons, equivalent to an average of a fully loaded cement truck.

A Summer Recipe that’s good for your feet.

Waldorf Salad

Use low-fat mayo mixed with apples, grapes, dried cranberries, celery, and walnuts for this chunky salad that renews a classic and curbs mid-afternoon hunger.
This dish delivers a serving of low-purine nuts and fruits. Plus, apples, grapes, and cranberries all contain malic acid, which may counter gout-promoting uric acid in your body.

Calories: 153

Fitness and Your Feet

Your feet are one of the most overlooked body parts when it comes to exercise. As you exercise, pay attention to what your feet are telling you.

Consult your physician before beginning any fitness program. This includes a complete physical and foot exam. This is especially important for those who are overweight, smoke, or haven't had a physical exam in a long time.

Proper fitness requires wearing the right clothes and shoes. Wear loose-fitting, light-colored and loosely woven clothing in hot weather and several layers of warm clothing in cold weather.

The American Podiatric Medical Association stresses the importance of foot care in exercising. People don't realize the tremendous pressure that is put on their feet while exercising. For example, a 150-pound jogger puts more than 150 tons of impact on his feet when running three miles.

Improper foot care during exercise is a contributing factor to some of the more than 300 foot ailments, according to the APMA.

The following are common ailments caused by improper foot care during exercise:

·                                Athlete's foot

·                                Blisters

·                                Corns and calluses

·                                Heel pain

·                                Nail Injuries

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