We know what she wore this summer
Saru, Vietnamese and other slippers
If the shoe does not have an arch, fastening or lacing, the foot can easily slide forwards and backwards and sideways in them. It can also be dangerous if there is no material on the corner that would absorb and cushion the shock or impact. This can lead to too much friction and strain on the heel, Achilles tendon, toes and metatarsal heads. Thus, skin blisters, calluses and corns can often develop.
If your sole is too flat…
Very common is the so-called the development of heel pain (plantar fasciitis) after wearing flat shoes after the summer period. The connective tissue plate running from the sole of the heel to the toes protects the important anatomical structures above it, nerves, tendons, and blood vessels, its task is, for example, to dampen impact when running. If this is damaged, it can lead to serious problems. The inflammation characteristic of the disease is very unpleasant, it can cause pain on the soles and heel area with each step. Half of those affected also developed a spur, and this can only be treated by a specialist.
Let's change the footwear in the summer too!
It is not uncommon for knee or hip joint complaints to develop after a few weeks or months of wearing flip-flops or other flat shoes. It is common for many patients to appear at the September appointments due to plantar complaints of unknown origin, which are caused by wearing summer footwear. Those whose foot arches are in order, are not sunken, and do not have bunions, can safely wear these types of shoes. But even with them, it is not recommended to use them for a long time or for a long time, as the above problems can also occur with them if they suddenly change shoes.
What should we wear in summer?
According to Dr. Zsolt Hegedűs, we can wear heels and slippers if the heel is between 2 and 7 cm. A heel over 7 cm already disrupts the balance of the body and puts a lot of stress on even non-load-bearing joints. Men are also recommended to wear similar footwear, be it flip-flops, sandals or sandals. It is worth wearing slippers or sandals, the sole of which is not too thin and also bends properly. You should not feel it when you step on a pebble, but the flexibility of the sole ensures the harmonious movement of your feet.
No shoes in summer
It is also possible to walk barefoot on an uneven surface, but it can be uncomfortable for many. Even a nice sea walk in the sand can be stressful for the ankle joints if we are not used to it and there is already some mild degree of wear or inflammation in the joints. If you don't like walking barefoot, you don't necessarily have to force it. If you try, you don't have to overdo it, you can gradually train your legs and plantar muscles, but it is a fact that significant improvement can only be achieved with long-term, persistent leg exercises, especially at a younger age.
When should we see a doctor?
If something goes wrong and we need to see a specialist, many different foot reconstruction surgeries are available, even within the scope of one-day surgical care. "These are not performed for aesthetic reasons, but when the patient already has milder or more serious complaints, his quality of life is disturbed or affected by foot deformity, whether in the ankle or middle area of the foot or in the forefoot or fingers, " adds Dr. Zsolt Hegedűs.
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