{"id":21518,"date":"2023-06-30T10:00:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T02:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nsman.safra.sg\/?p=21518"},"modified":"2023-06-29T22:53:53","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T14:53:53","slug":"6-tips-to-protect-your-feet-and-keep-them-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nsman.safra.sg\/6-tips-to-protect-your-feet-and-keep-them-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips To Protect Your Feet And Keep Them Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many people neglect the health of their feet, but this is the part of our body that holds us up and helps us move around.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEach foot is a complex framework comprising 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments,\u201d says Joanne Yap, a podiatrist at Physio & Sole Clinic<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThese structures work in tandem to keep us active by offering support and stability as we walk and stand, and allow us to participate in various physical activities. When these components are no longer in synchronisation, it may result in a variety of foot conditions which can have long-term effects on our muscles and joints, making walking more challenging.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Foot problems can also lead to pain and increase the likelihood of an injury. If left untreated, these issues may increase our risk of falls and even cause additional foot injuries as we change our gait so as to alleviate the discomfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is therefore crucial that we take proper care of our feet. Joanne shares six ways to protect them and keep them healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Don\u2019t ignore these common causes of foot pain and strain<\/h3>\n

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There are several common causes of foot strain and pain, Joanne points out. These include:<\/p>\n