Orthopedic Doctor, Visakhapatnam
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Walking without shoes has adverse effects on your feet
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Though shoes are convenient articles of widespread use throughout the world, many still go without shoes, either by choice or by lack of options. Research has shown that those without shoes actually end up being healthier than those with shoes. An important cause for this may be that many don't know their proper shoe size.
How can shoes harm your feet?
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Shoes may often have many adverse effects on your feet and lead to a number of foot related problems such as corns, calluses, and bunions. Calluses are especially common in shoes with incorrect fittings, new healed or sports shoes. Hammer-toe, a condition where is the toe is bent downwards permanently, is also very widespread.
What are some of the positives of barefoot running?
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Running barefoot has a large number of health benefits. They help to strengthen muscles, ligaments and tendons of the foot and allow the development of a natural gait. Also, research has shown that running at a high speed with shoes may be a cause of knee pain and increased ankle injuries; both of which are minimized while going barefoot.
Everyone should walk barefoot
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Walking barefoot may not be such a great idea in a number of cases, especially if you have diabetes. This is because it leads to poor blood circulation in your feet and a decreased level of sensitivity. This may even prevent you from realizing if there is anything poking underneath your feet. In this regard, diabetics are advised to even wear shoes at home.
Walking barefoot increases chances of disease
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Most foot-related diseases are caused due to wearing shoes and not because of walking barefoot. Athlete's foot, for example, is a skin related disease caused by a fungus between the toes and is augmented mostly by a dark, warm and humid environment; exactly what shoes provide.
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