Properly measuring your shoe size is essential for comfort, support, and foot health. The most accurate method involves using a Brannock device, a specialized tool designed to measure the length, width, and arch length of your foot. This ensures that your shoes fit properly and reduces the risk of blisters, bunions, or other foot problems caused by wearing ill-fitting footwear. A podiatrist can help guide you through the measurement process, assess your foot structure, and recommend shoes that support your unique shape and gait. Regular measurements are important, especially as feet can change over time due to age, weight, or activity level. If you have foot pain from wearing the wrong size shoes, it is suggested that you consult a podiatrist who can treat various foot conditions, and offer additional information about the importance of proper shoe fitting.
Finding a properly-fitting shoe is important in reducing injuries and preventing foot problems. For more information about treatment, contact Howard Kimmel, DPM from Buckeye Foot Care. Our doctor will treat your foot and ankle needs.
Proper Shoe Fitting
A common concern when it comes to foot health, having properly fitted shoes can help prevent injuries to the foot. Out feet affect our posture and gait, which in turn affects the biomechanics and overall bodily structure. With 33 joints, 26 bones, and over 100 ligaments, the potential for serious injury is much greater than one realizes. Although the feet cease growth in adulthood, they still change shape as they mature. Here are some factors to consider when it comes to investing in proper fitting shoes:
Be sure the shoes fit correctly right away
Ensure the ball of your foot fits comfortably in the widest portion of the shoes
Even though they may look fashionable, improper fitting shoes can either create adverse conditions or exacerbate existing ones you may already have
Walk along a carpeted surface to ensure the shoes comfortably fit during normal activity
Keeping in mind how shoes fit the biomechanics of your body, properly-fitting shoes are vitally important. Fortunately, it is not difficult to acquire footwear that fits correctly. Be sure to wear shoes that support the overall structure of your body. Do your feet a favor and invest in several pairs of well-fitted shoes today.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of our offices located in Brook Parkand Willoughby Hills, OH. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body manages blood sugar and can lead to serious complications in the feet, possibly causing serious conditions to develop. Diabetic neuropathy causes nerve damage that reduces sensation, making it difficult to feel pain or injury. Peripheral vascular disease involves poor blood flow, which slows healing and increases the risk of wounds. Infection may develop when cuts or blisters go unnoticed and worsen without proper care. Additionally, charcot arthropathy is a severe condition where weakened bones and joints collapse, changing foot shape and stability. A podiatrist plays a vital role in diabetic foot care by monitoring circulation and sensation, treating wounds, preventing infection, and identifying early structural changes. If you have diabetes, it is strongly suggested that you are under the care of a podiatrist who can help you to manage this serious condition.
Diabetic foot care is important in preventing foot ailments such as ulcers. If you are suffering from diabetes or have any other concerns about your feet, contact Howard Kimmel, DPM from Buckeye Foot Care. Our doctor can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetes affects millions of people every year. The condition can damage blood vessels in many parts of the body, especially the feet. Because of this, taking care of your feet is essential if you have diabetes, and having a podiatrist help monitor your foot health is highly recommended.
The Importance of Caring for Your Feet
Routinely inspect your feet for bruises or sores.
Wear socks that fit your feet comfortably.
Wear comfortable shoes that provide adequate support.
Patients with diabetes should have their doctor monitor their blood levels, as blood sugar levels play such a huge role in diabetic care. Monitoring these levels on a regular basis is highly advised.
It is always best to inform your healthcare professional of any concerns you may have regarding your feet, especially for diabetic patients. Early treatment and routine foot examinations are keys to maintaining proper health, especially because severe complications can arise if proper treatment is not applied.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of our offices located in Brook Parkand Willoughby Hills, OH. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.
Diabetes can slow the body’s ability to heal wounds, particularly on the feet where circulation is reduced and nerve damage is often present. High blood sugar levels interfere with blood flow and damage small vessels, making it harder for oxygen and nutrients to reach injured tissue. When this happens, even a small blister or cut on the foot can turn into a deep ulcer. Nerve damage, known as neuropathy, can reduce sensation, so a person may not feel pain or notice an injury developing. Diabetic foot ulcers are prone to infection because bacteria thrive in the warm, moist environment of shoes and because immune responses are weakened. A podiatrist can evaluate circulation, remove dead tissue to promote healing, and monitor for infection or other complications. If needed, a podiatrist may recommend specialized footwear, orthotic devices, or surgery to prevent limb loss. If you have foot ulcers related to diabetes, it is suggested that you make an appointment with a podiatrist for management of this serious condition.
Wound care is an important part in dealing with diabetes. If you have diabetes and a foot wound or would like more information about wound care for diabetics, consult with Howard Kimmel, DPM from Buckeye Foot Care. Our doctor will assess your condition and provide you with quality foot and ankle treatment.
What Is Wound Care?
Wound care is the practice of taking proper care of a wound. This can range from the smallest to the largest of wounds. While everyone can benefit from proper wound care, it is much more important for diabetics. Diabetics often suffer from poor blood circulation which causes wounds to heal much slower than they would in a non-diabetic.
What Is the Importance of Wound Care?
While it may not seem apparent with small ulcers on the foot, for diabetics, any size ulcer can become infected. Diabetics often also suffer from neuropathy, or nerve loss. This means they might not even feel when they have an ulcer on their foot. If the wound becomes severely infected, amputation may be necessary. Therefore, it is of the upmost importance to properly care for any and all foot wounds.
How to Care for Wounds
The best way to care for foot wounds is to prevent them. For diabetics, this means daily inspections of the feet for any signs of abnormalities or ulcers. It is also recommended to see a podiatrist several times a year for a foot inspection. If you do have an ulcer, run the wound under water to clear dirt from the wound; then apply antibiotic ointment to the wound and cover with a bandage. Bandages should be changed daily and keeping pressure off the wound is smart. It is advised to see a podiatrist, who can keep an eye on it.
If you have any questions please contact one of our offices located in Brook Parkand Willoughby Hills, OH. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.
