It is crucial that you take care of your feet, especially if you plan on spending the majority of your summer using them. One of the biggest tips that you should follow is to avoid walking barefoot as much as possible. If you walk around without shoes, you are more likely to develop plantar warts, sunburn, and athlete’s foot. If you plan on getting a pedicure this summer, you should make sure the salon you go to is very sanitary. If unsanitary equipment is used on your feet, you may get nail fungus or a bacterial infection. Lastly, you should choose to wear footwear that not only fits properly, but is suitable for the type of activity you want to partake in. Walking shoes should be worn if you are going on a walk, and running sneakers should be worn if you are going on a run.

Everyday foot care is very important to prevent infection and other foot ailments. If you need your feet checked, contact Dr. Christine Quinn from New Jersey. Our doctor can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Everyday Foot Care

Often, people take care of their bodies, face and hair more so than they do for their feet. But the feet are a very important aspect of our bodies, and one that we should pay more attention to. Without our feet, we would not be able to perform most daily tasks.

It is best to check your feet regularly to make sure there are no new bruises or cuts that you may not have noticed before. For dry feet, moisturizer can easily be a remedy and can be applied as often as necessary to the affected areas. Wearing shoes that fit well can also help you maintain good foot health, as well as making it easier to walk and do daily activities without the stress or pain of ill-fitting shoes, high heels, or even flip flops. Wearing clean socks with closed shoes is important to ensure that sweat and bacteria do not accumulate within the shoe. Clean socks help to prevent Athlete’s foot, fungi problems, bad odors, and can absorb sweat.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Basking Ridge, NJ, near Warren, Stirling, and Bedminster . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.