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By Marek Zajac, FootXperts CEO
Your feet are the foundation of your entire body. They have to withstand extreme amounts of load and pressure. In fact the pressure on every foot with every step equals 2.3 times your body weight. You might think “how is that possible?”. The answer: Science of forces and motion, including speed, velocity, acceleration, and Newton’s laws.
The average person takes 10.000 steps a day. I let you do the math…
Diabetes causes nerve damage and blood circulation problems which most often affect the legs and feet and your feet have to deal with the highest forces which permanently put pressure on them. People with diabetes are therefore at a higher risk for developing complications from minor injuries such as blisters or cuts. Poor blood flow makes it difficult for the body to heal even from small wounds. Nerve damage also reduces sensations in the feet, making it difficult to feel when an injury has occurred. The reduced sensation has also one another side effect: Balance issues.
Symptoms include:
• Tingling
• Numbness (may become permanent)
• Burning (especially in the evening)
• Reduces Sensations (balance issues)
• Pain
People with diabetes must take every foot issue seriously. Even the smallest blister can turn into an ulcer, which may require amputation in serious cases. Custom Foot Orthotics are one way diabetics can prevent or properly care for injuries. Every foot shape is unique and only a pair of Custom Foot Orthotics can fill all gaps between your shoe and your foot in order to distribute pressure evenly over the entire surface, preventing blisters from developing or worsening.
The right shoe type and Custom Foot Orthotic can prevent injuries and are a great help if you have diabetic neuropathy.
• Check your footwear regularly. Wear shoes that fit well. They shouldn’t rub or pinch in any area and, ideally, should be lined with a soft, seamless
interior.
• Inspect your feet and toes daily. Look for any changes to the skin: redness, blisters, cracks, dry patches, etc.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Healthy eating, blood glucose management, and weight control are essential to successful diabetes management.
• Foot care for people with diabetes starts with prevention in order to reduce the risks of diabetes-related foot complications. The right footwear and Custom Foot Orthotics can help you.
FootXperts
Located in Cape Coral
Marek Zajac, Founder and CEO
20 years of experience in the field of biomechanics and orthopedics combined with state of the art German engineering. Our vision is it to provide the best possible solutions for patients and health professionals in the field of Custom Foot Orthotics.
Who we are and how we work
Our clients (from top athletes to people of all ages and kids) all suffer from different painful symptoms or will develop them over time because of misaligned feet and legs, joint problems, bad posture and balance issues.
We help them through a special type of Custom Made Foot Orthotics that goes beyond the typical arch supports. We design our products 100% individually and produce them in Germany. Over the next few months, we are setting up a new production site in Fort Myers, which will reduce the turnaround time.
Our solutions help with
• Foot Pain – Knee Pain – Hip Pain – Back Pain (related to foot shape and leg axis)
• Balance and Perception Issues (Neuropathy, Parkinson’s, Kids with special needs)
• Muscle- and Joint Problems (muscular over tension, muscular dystrophy)
• Posture and Stability (Poor posture, bad gait)
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING ANY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED CONDITIONS?
VISIT US!
FOR ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: WE OFFER PODIATRIC LAB SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR CLINIC
Foot1407 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33904
(INSIDE THE RUN SHOPPE)
Foot Xperts
phone: +1 (239) 888-0510
email: info@footxperts.com
web: www.footxperts.com
