Blisters and metatarsalgias, most common ailments on the feet after walking in excess Fallas

-The College of Chiropodists of Valencia recommends the use of a flexible shoes that hold the foot without pressing it and socks without seams of natural materials to prevent erosion.

– Should have special care persons at risk as diabetes, in which a wound in the foot can result in a condition of gravity considerable if untreated in time.

Valencia, March 2012.- If anything characterizes the faults they are the long walks that occur each day. take the car or public transport is tricky at certain times of the day and toes become the main vehicle for exploring the city.

The direct consequence of this is the emergence of different ailments on the feet that may increase every day and even, in extreme cases, to prevent walk normally or affect other areas such as the back and spine.

From the illustrious College of Chiropodists of Valencia have ensured that blisters and erosions and metatarsalgias (located in the forefoot pain) are the most common conditions on these dates.

To avoid this, they recommend to use shoes subject to the foot with cords or velcros that no pressure, allowing the movements of fingers in it and enabling its perfect adaptation to the different circumstances of the day because as progress hours foot is dilating and footwear could tighten. The use of soles that cushion the tread, because they contribute to dissipating the pressure on the ground and to avoid sore muscles in other parts of the body. In addition, ensure that the use of socks made with natural materials and without seams, help prevent injury after a long walk, which is something especially necessary in population at risk as in the case of people with diabetes in which a wound in the foot can develop important consequences if not treated in time.

Finally, the College of Chiropodists reminded that daily hydration of the feet is essential to care for and strengthen the skin in this area, so that it is more resilient to possible friction.