Slippers and boots in winter, foot pain, and falls...Himchan's hospital, take a shorter walk
Jan 21, 2025
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Shin Dong-hyeop, head of the orthopedic surgery department at Gangbuk Himchan Hospital, said, `When you step on the frozen slippery floor, your body is tense and too much force is involved, but if you trip or slip, you can seriously hurt yourself.' `In addition to falling accidents, if the weight is not evenly distributed on the soles of the feet, it can cause pain on the soles of the feet and cause tiredness on the feet.'
◇Slipper/Mul, concerns about foot pain due to unnatural walking
Slippers or mule-type shoes that fail to fix the heel unconsciously put excessive force on the front of the foot to prevent the shoes from peeling off when walking or running. In addition, if the heel is low, the shock transmitted to the sole of the foot is not properly absorbed by the shoe and is transmitted to the foot, which can lead to pain and fatigue in the sole.
Foot sole pain is divided into cases where the entire sole of the foot hurts, only the front of the sole of the foot hurts, and the heel floor hurts. Pain in the front of the foot is called back bone pain. The toe bone is attached to the end of the lower back bone, and it is a common cause to put long weight on the front part of the sole of the foot. Wearing soft shoes or thick socks can prevent pain.
In addition, while muscles and ligaments are rigid in the cold, if you walk on a slippery path wearing shoes that are uncomfortable to walk, such as slippers or hoof boots, your body will also gain a lot of strength. The sole muscles are tired, and it is easy to cause pain. When severe irritation is given to the soles of the feet, swelling of the feet may occur. At this time, pain can be prevented by exercising to strengthen the strength of the muscles that move the toes.
◇ Help to wear comfortable shoes, foot bath, etc…Reduce stride to prevent falls
There is a high risk of slipping due to black ice not only on the road but also on the sidewalk. Therefore, shoe selection is important to prevent lower limb injuries with healthy and safe walking. For the shoe floor, rubber materials with complex patterns and good grip are good, and shoes that cover the ankles are recommended.
In addition, the sole is sufficiently firm and elastic, the heel is firm, and the size of shoes with room for toes to move to some extent should be worn to make it easier to walk stably and reduce foot fatigue.
If you feel tired and painful on your feet after going out, taking a foot bath with warm water will facilitate blood circulation and warm your body, helping to recover from fatigue as well as relieve pain. It is also good to gently massage the soles of the feet and stimulate the heels and arches. Even simple movements such as ankle spins and toe stretching are effective in relieving muscle fatigue. If the pain persists even if you take a break, it is recommended to get proper treatment before the symptoms become worse.
Shin Dong-hyeop, director of orthopedic surgery at Gangbuk Himchan Hospital, said "When walking on slippery roads in winter, reducing your stride by 10-20% helps prevent accidents such as falls."There are several small muscles on the bottom of the foot, and the stronger these muscles, the less fatigue and pain on the soles of the feet..." he advised.
Toe exercises start with the practice of placing a small object such as a small stone on the floor and picking it up or placing a towel on it.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
