Top Foot Care Tips from a Podiatrist

A podiatrist is an important part of your healthcare team, especially as you age. Chronic diseases like diabetes and arthritis can affect your feet, causing pain and mobility issues. You can take some steps at home to help ensure the health of your feet. Drs. Mark Robson, David Liou, and Thanh Nguyen at Austin Podiatry in Austin, serving Kyle and Buda, TX, provide a wide range of foot and ankle services to help you keep your feet healthy.

How You Can Take Care of Your Feet

Prevention of injuries is important, and there are some easy tips to follow to protect your feet. Remember to:

• Avoid going barefoot to prevent cuts and open sores from developing on your feet and toes
• Wear the right footwear for the activity you are doing to prevent injuries to your tendons, ligaments, and bones
• Try to walk or run on even, dry ground to prevent slipping and falling

Keeping your feet clean is critical to preventing a bacterial or fungal infection. Remember to:

• Wash and dry your feet thoroughly every day
• Apply thick moisturizer to prevent dryness and cracking
• Wear moisture-wicking socks to keep feet and toes dry

If you have diabetes and arthritis, your feet need additional care. Stiff, painful joints; delayed healing; lack of sufficient blood flow; and loss of nerve sensation are just a few of the issues associated with chronic diseases. Remember to:

• Examine your feet every day for sores, blisters, or injuries
• Stretch your feet and toes individually every day to prevent stiffness
• Apply antiseptic cream or lotion to open injuries or cuts to prevent infection
• Bandage open injuries or cuts to aid healing

Want To Know More About How to Take Care of Your Feet?

To learn more about foot care, call Drs. Mark Robson, David Liou, and Thanh Nguyen at Austin Podiatry, located in Austin and serving Kyle and Buda, TX. You can reach them in the office by calling (512) 448-3668, so call today.