When you pay more attention to your foot health on a day-to-day basis you’re likely to see better outcomes, especially if you seek the advice of an experienced foot doctor. See a podiatrist at Advanced Foot and Ankle Center in McKinney & Prosper, TX for foot care tips and treatments.
The Importance of Good Foot Care
Your feet provide you with the balance, mobility, strength, and support you need when you are going about your usual daily activities. It’s only right that you pay special attention to them, particularly as you age. Preserving your foot health when you’re young will increase the chance that the tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints will remain in good condition when you reach your senior years. Part of preventive care for your feet is establishing a relationship with a trusted podiatrist.
Preventive Foot Care Tips
The way you treat your feet each day matters. Even the small actions you take can make a huge difference. Follow these tips for preventive foot care at home:
- Invest in a better pair of shoes that provide orthopedic support, a better design, and more comfort. Though they may cost more, they will add more value to your foot health in the long term.
- Soak your feet in warm water with Epsom salt regularly.
- Wash and moisturize your feet daily.
- Observe proper toenail trimming procedures (use sanitized clippers, cut above the nail bed and straight across).
- Take a close look at your feet and toenails each day and take note of any changes.
- Schedule yearly checkup visits with your podiatrist, especially if you have had foot problems in the past.
Foot Care Treatments Your Podiatrist Can Provide
If you are currently experiencing foot issues, know the treatments that are at your disposal when you visit a McKinney & Prosper, TX podiatrist. They include:
- Custom orthotic design.
- Pain management, including corticosteroid injections.
- Antifungal treatments for athlete’s foot and toenail fungus.
- Laser therapy.
- Removal of corns and calluses.
- Professional toenail clipping.
- Therapy for diabetic foot conditions, including treatment of wounds and ulcers.
- Surgical procedures for conditions like plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, hammertoes, bunions, and ankle fractures.
Pay Attention to Your Foot Health
Make it a point to contact podiatrists Dr. Eric Silvers, Dr. Christopher Witt, Dr. Melissa Sgro, and Dr. Garrett Nelson at Advanced Foot and Ankle Center in McKinney & Prosper, TX, for an appointment soon to discuss how to get your feet healthier and stronger. Call (972) 542-2155 today to talk to a staff member.