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This is an NHS approved site and has been put together by a team of qualified physiotherapists.
However, please note that this website is not intended in any way to replace the advice of your doctor or any other health care professional. Specific advice should be sought in specific situations from a properly qualified health worker.
Looking after your feet is important. Problems such as calluses, long toe nails, poor circulation or loss of feeling can make you unsteady on your feet, as well as cause pain and discomfort. The footwear you choose can also affect your walking and your balance.
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If you have problems with your feet, it may cause you to walk in an awkward way which could cause you to trip and or fall. Having painful feet may also put you off walking as much – being less active as a consequence will cause your muscles to weaken and therefore increase your chances of tripping or falling.
Pain, swelling or numbness in feet can be an indication of other health problems such as arthritis, problems with circulation or it can be related to diabetes.
For more information about looking after your feet, visit NHS inform how to look after your feet section.
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Walking around the house in just socks (which can cause you to slip) or bare feet (you’re feet won’t be supported) can increase the risk of falling.
For more information about looking after your feet, visit NHS inform how to look after your feet section.
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