The average person takes about 3,500 steps a day, or roughly 1.5 miles. Each step can place 2-3 times the force of your body weight on your feet. Most of us rely on our feet and ankles to take us from Point A to Point B without any problems. However, some of us are on our feet all day!
It’s important to maintain the health of your feet because they can be a clue to your overall health. For example, numbness in your feet may be a sign of diabetes or swelling could indicate high blood pressure.
In this blog article, Dr. Scott Marsh, our podiatrist here at Logansport Memorial, shares some tips to keep your feet healthy.
Here’s what Dr. Marsh wants you to know:
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Marsh, call the office at 574.753.3338.
As an award-winning member of the Healogics network of Wound Care Centers, the Logansport Memorial Wound Care Center offers highly specialized wound care for patients suffering from diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections, and other chronic wounds.
You can be referred for wound care by your doctor or schedule an appointment directly with our expert team to begin your healing journey.