How are your New Year’s resolutions coming along? If you’ve already given up, or you’re still looking for resolutions to add to your list, we’ve got some ideas that can help to ensure your feet have a happy and healthy 2019. Below, check out five foot-forward resolutions to keep in mind this year.
New Year’s Resolutions For Your Feet
Here are five things you can do to help protect your feet in the new year.
1. Change Your Shoes – Unless you got new shoes for Christmas, you’re probably going to want to take a closer look at your shoe selection this year. Whether your everyday shoes are worn down or your running shoes have seen better days, consider upgrading to a more stable and comfortable shoe. You take millions of steps in your shoes over their lifetime, make sure they are protecting your feet!
2. Exercise – Controlled exercise is great for your feet. Not only does it help to strengthen muscle groups and pump oxygenated blood to your extremities, but it can also help you keep weight off, which takes stress off your feet. Be a little more committed to your exercise regimen this year, and your feet will thank you for it.
3. Begin A Foot-Focused Hobby – Aside from exercise like running or weight training, consider taking up an activity this year that helps to improve your feet health. Activities like yoga, Tai Chi or karate help to improve your balance and strengthen key areas of your feet. Challenge yourself to find a hobby that helps to strengthen your feet without it feeling like regular exercise.
4. Fall Proof Your Home – Falls are some of the most common ways senior citizens suffer serious injuries, so consider helping fall proof your home or your parent’s home if they could use it. Consider removing rugs, adding handles in the bathroom, switching to a walk in bathtubs and installing railings alongside every staircase, no matter how long the staircase. Also, try to make sure their driveway is free of ice or snow that could lead to a fall. This is easier said than done, but it’s worth it to help prevent a nasty fall.
5. See A Foot Specialist – Finally, if you’ve been having issues with one or both of your feet, even if it seems minor in nature, make it a point to set up an appointment with a foot specialist in your area. The sooner problems are taken care of, the easier they are to fully treat. You don’t need to deal with foot pain or numbness throughout the year, visit Dr. Silverman’s office and have the issue treated today.