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The foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 107
ligaments, 19 muscles and tendons all holding the foot together
and allowing it to move in a variety of ways. (Source: American
Podiatric Association)
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25% of all bones are in your feet. When
these bones are out of kilter, it is likely that so is the
rest of your body.
(Source: American Podiatric Association)
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Walking is the best exercise for your feet.
It also contributes to your general health by improving circulation,
contributing to weight control and promoting all round well
being.
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There are 250,000 sweat glands in a pair
of feet. Sweat glands excrete as much as 500 ml per day. (Source:
Australian Podiatry Association Vic.)
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The average person will walk up around
128,000 km over a life time. That’s enough to go around
the circumference of the earth three times! (Source: Australian
Podiatry Association Vic.)
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Cigarette smoking is the biggest cause
of Peripheral Vascular Disease (disease of the arteries of
the feet and legs), which can lead to pain on walking, ulceration
and infection. (Source: Australian
Podiatry Association Vic.)
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Around 40 percent of Australian will experience
some form of foot problems in their lifetime. (Source: Australian
Podiatry Association Vic.)
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Foot disorders in the elderly are extremely
common and are the cause of much pain and disability, and consequent
loss of mobility and independence.
(Source: Australian
Podiatry Association Vic.)
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It is rare that two feet are exactly the
same; one of them is often larger than the other. A survey
conducted by the Pedorthic Footwear Association of the USA,
in 1982 of 6000 Adult males and females in 23 cities, showed
that they all had mis-mated feet! (Source: Pedorthic Footwear
Association of USA)
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Only a small percentage of the population
is born with foot problems. It is neglect, lack of awareness,
and proper care – including ill fitting shoes – that
can bring on problems. (Source: Dr Scholl Australia)
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It is best to purchase footwear in the
afternoon, as feet tend to swell later in the day. (Source:
Dr Scholl Australia)
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If you put on weight, the bone and ligament
structure of your feet may change. You should get your shoe
size and style rechecked to ensure that the shoes your wearing
(or buying) are still appropriate for your feet. (Source:
Dr Scholl Australia)
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Attend to foot ailments early. As it may
save you discomfort in the future. Your feet have to last you
a lifetime.
(Source: Dr Scholl Australia)
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A study by the American Foot and Ankle
Society in 2001 revealed that 88% of women were wearing shoes
that were too small. Of this same population, 55% had bunions.
