8 Tips to Avoid Foot Problems

• Preventative foot care and yearly assessment by a chiropodist or podiatrist are key to reducing the likelihood of potential foot problems.

• Wear recommended footwear.

• Check your feet daily (your foot specialist can show you how).

• Have ingrown toe nails, corns, calluses and other foot problems treated by a chiropodist or podiatrist.

• Don’t go barefoot, even indoors.

• Don’t over soak your feet or put hot water bottles on your feet.

• Your socks should be the right size and free of seams.

• Don’t have pedicures. If the individual is not a health professional, you are running the risk of cuts and possible infection.