
- If the shoe fits, wear it.
- Narrow shoes, overly high-heeled ones or shoes not worn very
often (dress shoes) - May irritate feet and lead to blisters, calluses, swelling and even severe ankle injuries
- Choose a shoe with a low heel and fits your foot in length, width and depth
while you are standing
- Narrow shoes, overly high-heeled ones or shoes not worn very
- Do not overindulge in holiday cheer.
- Certain foods/beverages high in purines, such as shellfish, red meat,
red wine and beer - May trigger extremely painful gout attacks,
- uric acid is sensitive to temperature changes.
- Certain foods/beverages high in purines, such as shellfish, red meat,
- Be safety-conscious about pedicures.
- Nail salons can carry a lot of bacteria
- To reduce your risk of infection, choose a salon that follows
proper sanitation practices and is licensed by the state.
- Watch for ice and snow.
- Use caution when traveling outdoors
- Watch for ice or snow patches along your trail.
- If you experience a fall, take a break from activities until you can be seen by a foot and ankle surgeon in our office.
- Use RICE therapy (Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation) to help reduce pain and control swelling around the injury.
- Protect your feet from cold temperatures.
- Wear insulated, water-resistant boots
- Moisture-wicking socks to prevent frostbite or other cold weather-related injuries to the feet and toes.
- Listen to your feet.
- Inspect your feet regularly for signs of ingrown toenails, bruising, swelling, blisters, dry skin or calluses.