Foot Dot Com: Foot Care Facts

Foot Care Facts

• 3 out of 4 Americans experience serious foot problems in their lifetime.
• The foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments and 19 muscles.
• 1/4 of all the bones in the human body are down in your feet. When thesebones are out of alignment, so is the rest of the body.
• Only a small percentage of the population is born with foot problems.
• It's neglect and a lack of awareness of proper care - including ill fitting shoes - that bring on problems.
• Women have about four times as many foot problems as men. High heels are partly to blame.
• 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-around well being.
• Your feet mirror your general health. Conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, nerve and circulatory disorders can show their initial symptoms in the feet - so foot ailments can be your first sign of more serious medical problems.

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