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Daily Foot Care and Podiatry Support

Caring for your feet is essential to maintaining overall health and comfort. Washing your feet daily with warm water and drying them thoroughly, especially between the toes, helps prevent infections. Alternating shoes gives them time to air out and reduces moisture buildup. Avoiding flip flops for long periods helps prevent strain, while choosing supportive shoes protects the arches and joints. Checking your feet each day for cuts, blisters, or other changes is important, especially for anyone with diabetes or circulation issues. A podiatrist can provide expert advice on proper foot care, recommend the best footwear for your needs, and treat any issues early. If you have foot pain, it is suggested that you consult a podiatrist who can treat various foot conditions, and guide you on important foot care tips.

Everyday foot care is very important to prevent infection and other foot ailments. If you need your feet checked, contact Cory Brown, DPM from Cory Brown, DPM. Our doctor can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Everyday Foot Care

Often, people take care of their bodies, face and hair more so than they do for their feet. But the feet are a very important aspect of our bodies, and one that we should pay more attention to. Without our feet, we would not be able to perform most daily tasks.

It is best to check your feet regularly to make sure there are no new bruises or cuts that you may not have noticed before. For dry feet, moisturizer can easily be a remedy and can be applied as often as necessary to the affected areas. Wearing shoes that fit well can also help you maintain good foot health, as well as making it easier to walk and do daily activities without the stress or pain of ill-fitting shoes, high heels, or even flip flops. Wearing clean socks with closed shoes is important to ensure that sweat and bacteria do not accumulate within the shoe. Clean socks help to prevent Athlete’s foot, fungi problems, bad odors, and can absorb sweat.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office located in Lewiston, ID . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.

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