Foot Pain

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FOOT PAIN: does footwear choices make a difference?

There’s an old saying,
“When your feet hurt, you hurt all over.”

 Definition of foot pain

Pain or discomfort can be felt anywhere in the foot. You may have pain in the heel, toes, arch, instep, or in sole of foot.

 Background knowledge:

Foot care in terms of health remains to be listed far behind heart, eye, teeth, skin care and nutrition among the health care of different parts of the body. Hence, the epidemiological literature received less attention, in spite of the fact the incidence of foot pain and related problems is very high and common especially in older population. Though, in a recent APMA survey 51 per cent of adults reported that they have got restricted activities of daily livings due to foot pain, still they have little knowledge about podiatrist and they would rather seek primary care physician (PCP). The same survey also revealed that eighty per cent Americans believed that foot health is fundamental for over well-being and half of them want to know more about podiatrists.

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