Understanding the health effects from wearing flip-flops

Understanding the health effects from wearing flip-flopsFeet are a i redi le feat of e gi eeri g get it – they arr us through a solutel e er thi g; et e do ’t thi kabout them until something goes wrong. More often than not, something goes wrong as a result of poor footwear choices such as flip flops. Flip-flops are named for the sound they make when you alk, ut the ould ha e ee alled ou h-umphs – the sou d ou’ll ake after eari g the all the ti e. Flip flops, as o e ie t as the are, the ’re deadl for our feet, posture, backs, hips. While flip flops are all the rage for the beach and the pool, you may want to remember some important tips before letting convenience take a front seat to practicality and safety.

The moment you stop giving your feet regularar h support as flip flops a d ou’re o our feet for asig ifi a t a ou t of ti e, ou’re goi g to e asperatefoot, back, knee, and posture issues. Wearers can sufferfoot pain due to lack of arch support, tendinitis, and evensprained ankles if they trip. Remember Ji Buffett’s tu e, Margaritaville? I lew out y flip-flop Stepped on a pop top Cut y heel, had to ruise o a k ho e

Because flip-flops offer little prote tio , ou’re atgreater risk for stubbed toes, glass cuts, puncture wounds,or having a heavy object smash your foot. For kids, flip flopscan create problems in crowded school hallways andgetting on and off the school bus. The solution? Only wearflip flops for 1-2 hours per day and stick with brands thatoffer more support and have a thicker sole such as Vionicand TEVA. Also, limit use of flip-flops to around the pool, tothe beach, in the locker room and even on the carpeting orin the bathroom of your hotel room to prevent injuries andlimit the likelihood of contracting any bacterial infections. And remember to replace flip flops every few monthsfor hat I like to all the gross out i de – a University ofMiami study found one pair of flip-flops home to more than18,000 bacteria, including the dangerous Staphylococcusaureus and bacteria from fecal matter.

One last bit of expert advice from this footwear fashionista doc – If you flip-flop your way through lazy su er da s, do ’t forget: our e posed feet eed sunscreen, too. (Why sunscreen?? – read our previous post Summer Guide for Healthy Feet & Ankles). Otherwise, you could be sporting sunburned tootsies with your sequined flip-flops – bad for your skin and a disastrous fashion state e t, too. A d hate er ou do: please, do ’t ear them with socks!!Foot & Ankle Doctorhttp://advancedanklefoot.com/2915 E Baseline Rd #103, Gilbert,AZ,USAPhone: (480) 962 - 4281