Weight Gain a Contributing Factor to Foot Injuries

Seniors are prone to foot injuries, and weight gain is often a contributing factor. 

 

The injuries are largely due to wear and tear over years of walking, running, and constant pressure on the feet. Every step exerts fourth times your body weight of pressure on your ankle. The more extra weight you carry, the harder it is on your feet and ankles. Shoes are also an issue. People who stay active as they age are less prone to foot and ankle problems. 

 

The award-winning expert podiatrists at Advanced Podiatry of Manhasset, Maspeth, Huntington, Plainview, and Coram advice people to seek treatment when they first experience pain, or start to develop an issue. Often there are simple treatments that can help relieve the pain, make you feel better, and prevent more serious injuries. 

 

Unfortunately, lots of people try to work it out on their own when first developing a problem, which leads to further injuries that are hard to treat later.