Being able to walk comfortably and safely is an issue that concerns independent seniors everywhere. In the book “Your Feet Don’t Have to Hurt” by podiatrist Suzanne M. Levine, we are assured that foot pain does not have to be a normal sign of aging. Dr. Levine covers topics that range from common foot conditions to how to take care of your feet. More importantly she talks about how you can find freedom from foot pain at any age.
People today do not consider themselves old in the same respect that their parents and grandparents did, and most of them are not ready for a rocking chair yet. While older people do have more foot problems than younger people, the goal of the podiatrist is to make them comfortable and keep them mobile. Painful feet are not inevitable as you grow older. If you are healthy and in good shape there is no reason why your feet shouldn’t be in good shape too.
Your feet are important to you. A Podiatrist and a Physical Therapist specializing in foot care could be your best friends. They can help you get your feet in shape for a weight bearing exercise routine and tell you what kind of shoes you should be wearing. One of the problems of our generation is that people in their 60s are living basically the same lives that they did in their 40s and 50s. Unless they have a serious illness they usually carry on with the same fitness routines that they have been doing for years.
Baby Boomers now entering their 60s are the first generation of people to have exercised, often over exercised, throughout most of their adult lives. It is now a challenge for this fitness conscious generation to maintain a satisfying exercise routine. Even if they weren’t into physical fitness before, they probably are now. Physicians are now routinely encouraging people to abandon their sedentary lifestyles. Whether a lifelong exerciser or someone new to the program, it is important to pay attention to any new twinges. Consulting a professional to learn what kind of footwear you should be wearing and learning how to prevent serious problems down the road is something that should be at the top of your list.
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