Donna Lynch, RN Health Sciences Instructor Meade Co' ATC Email: DonnaK'Lynchky'gov

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KY Tech Health Tip
Put Your Best Foot Forward
As health care professionals and busy
teachers, we know that the well-being of our feet
should be foremost in our minds - (especially at
the end of a long day).  The causes of
most foot problems are a combination of factors
that wear out or stress the feet.  These factors
include poorly fitted shoes, being overweight,
too much standing or walking (especially on hard
surfaces) and diseases such as diabetes.  All of
these factors lead to various problems like
corns, calluses, bunions, ingrown toenails,
hammer toe and a loss of circulation.  These
conditions can be not only painful, but may lead
to more serious complications such as amputation.
To prevent these problems, pay extra
attention to your feet by wearing comfortable
shoes, getting regular check-ups, propping up
your feet at regular intervals during the day,
wearing support hose or socks and treating
yourself to a foot massage on a regular basis. 
Remember, your feet have to carry you through
life so, take care of them.
Health Tip 54January 23, 2006
Donna Lynch, RNHealth Sciences InstructorMeade
Co. ATCE-mail DonnaK.Lynch_at_ky.gov