Why Wearing Indoor Shoes Is A Good Idea for your Foot Health
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Although it is nice to go barefoot inside the house, there are a lot of benefits for having indoor shoes. Two major benefits are:
Safety
Injury prevention
1. Safety
The safety of your feet affects people of all ages. 20-30% of seniors fall each year which can lead to negative mental health issues such as: loss of autonomy, confusion, depression, and immobilization. Wearing supportive shoes can help you stay balanced and improve postural stability.
Stubbing your toe and spraining your ankle are common among younger people and closed-toe footwear can help to protect you from this.
People with diabetes can benefit greatly from wearing indoor shoes as they can protect them from small cuts and scrapes that can later lead to more serious problems.
2. Injury Prevention
There are numerous foot conditions and injuries that you can prevent simply by wearing shoes at home. Here is a list of conditions and how you can benefit from with wearing indoor shoes:
Flat feet: If you have flat feet you require arch support in order to keep your muscles in your feet properly supported and strong.
Athlete’s foot: Wearing shoes indoors if you have Athlete’s foot will help keep your feet from coming in contact with the floor where bacteria and fungus live.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis: Because arthritic feet are extra sensitive, you would benefit from wearing indoor shoes with cushioning and are shock absorbent.
Plantar fasciitis: If you have plantar fasciitis, the fibrous tissue at the bottom of your foot becomes inflamed and can cause heel pain. Walking with a lack of support for a long period of time can add a lot of pressure on the foot. Wearing indoor shoes with a strong arch and heel support would help with this immensely.
At River Podiatry, our team is ready to serve and consult you on your foot health. Set up an appointment today to speak with our team of trusted foot health professionals.
