You've probably started weeding some of the sandals out of your wardrobe for the fall. But a doctor in Texas is sending out a warning about some of them. And it even includes shoes you might wear through the fall.
There's trouble afoot with a fashion trend, and it's not going away. Dana Walker says, "You can buy them in every color and they're easy on, easy off!" The flip flop fad is far from over. Though orthopedic surgeons wish they'd go the way of the leg warmer. Dr. Christian Royer says, "We're seeing many more young patients with problems -- pain in their fore foot, pain in their heel, tendinitis because of flip flops."
People like Dana Walker, who says she developed Plantar Fasciitis, a chronic condition affecting the tissue between her heel bone and toes. Dana says, "Experienced a lot of foot pain to the point that I could not wear shoes to work in, was walking around in tennis shoes, even in my place of business." No cushioning, no arch support.. doctors say feet are forced into a toe gripping, foot slapping stride, often resulting in hammer toes and inflamed Achilles Tendons. Dr. Royer says, "If you're constantly having heel pain and you're not treating it appropriately, it can become a chronic issue." Today Dana says she chooses function over fashion. Dana says, "Not worth it."
Now, it's not just those summer flip flops either. Doctors say ballet flats are just as bad. And, going barefoot is even worse. So pick shoes that have good arches and good support.. and you'll keep your tootsies happy.
Source: KTIV, 9/12/07
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