Top Tips for Maintaining Foot Health From a Podiatrist

Your feet care for you throughout your life, supporting your weight and helping you move. You want your feet to stay healthy and work well for you. Your podiatrist can help. Dr. Gregory Cardinal at Podiatrist in Motion in Alexandria, VA, offers comprehensive podiatry services. He proudly serves Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, Leesburg, and Warrenton, VA residents, as well as surrounding areas such as Washington, DC, and Maryland.

What You Need To Do To Maintain Foot Health

There are a few easy tips to follow to maintain foot health. The first is to prevent injuries to your feet, ankles, or toes, and you can do this if you:

• Avoid going barefoot to prevent cuts and lacerations to your feet and toes
• Wear the appropriate footwear for the activity you are doing to prevent torn tendons, stretched ligaments, and broken bones
• Try to walk or run on even, dry ground to prevent slips and falls

Next, keep your feet clean to avoid bacterial or fungal infections. You can do this if you:

• Wash and dry your feet thoroughly every day
• Apply moisturizer to avoid dryness and cracking
• Wear moisture-wicking socks to keep feet and toes dry

If you have diabetes or arthritis, the health of your feet, toes, and ankles may be compromised. You can help maintain the health of your feet, ankles, and toes if you:

• Apply antiseptic cream or lotion to any open injuries or cuts
• Bandage any open injuries or cuts
• Stretch your feet and toes daily to increase circulation and maintain mobility and flexibility
• Visit your podiatrist regularly for a foot, ankle, and toe examination

Want To Know More About Maintaining Foot Health?

To discover more about maintaining foot health, talk with an expert. Call Dr. Gregory Cardinal at Podiatrist in Motion in Alexandria, VA. He serves residents of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, Leesburg, Warrenton, VA, and surrounding areas, including Washington, DC, and Maryland. You can reach him in the office by calling (703) 879-5155, so call today.