Age and its Effect on Your Feet

Your feet are already often neglected and as you get older that only becomes worse. As you get older your feet face a number of negative effects that alter your health

• Age Related Foot & Ankle problems
  • Foot Deformities
    • Bunions, hammertoes, flatfeet, etc
  • Skin and Nail Changes
  • Decreased Bone Strength
  • Arthritis
  • Toenail Changes
    • Thickening, discoloration, difficult to trim, fungal infections
• Other Health Problems
• Age Related Skin Changes
  • Skin becomes thinner
    • Years of standing and walking
    • Corns and Calluses
  • Cushioning becomes thinner
    • Pain when standing/walking

One of the most common issues seen in older patients is Arthritis

• Can develop in any joint at any part of the body
• Is a form of wear and tear in the body
• Common with age
• Most common n the big toe and ankle which can eventually lead to difficulty walking and development of corns and calluses

What should you do if you see these symptoms start to develop

• Foot Deformities
  • Footwear modifications suggested by your podiatrist
  • Foot and Ankle surgery if your doctor sees fit
• Regularly examine your feet
• Moisturize your feet regularly
• Wear properly fitting shoes
• Use recommended topical creams and over the counter padding
• Modify your everyday exercises/activities
• Regularly trim your nails

Having a podiatrist that you see regularly is extremely important especially as you get older