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Basic Foot Care Guidelines

Support Organizations

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Hotlines
National Child Abuse Hotline
1.800.422.4453 (1-800-4-A-Child)

The National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.799.7233 (1-800-799-SAFE)

Poison Control
1.800.222.1222

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1.800.273.8255 (1-800-273-TALK)

Amputation
Amputee Coalition of America (ACA)
National Amputation Foundation, Inc.

Arthritis
Arthritis National Research Foundation
The Arthritis Research Institute Of America (ARIA)

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association

Clubfoot
Clubfoot Mailing List

Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
CDC's Diabetes and Public Health Resource
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)

Running
American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine
Disabled Sports USA

Other Podiatry Resources
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
American Podiatric Medical Association
Lyme Disease Info

General Resources
OTCsafety.org: Safe & Effective OTC Medicine Use
Safe Medication

Don't ignore foot pain. It is not normal. If you experience any type of persistent pain in the foot or ankle, please contact our office.
Inspect your feet regularly. Pay attention to changes in color and temperature. Look for thick or discolored nails (a sign of developing fungus), and check for cracks or cuts in the skin. Peeling or scaling on the soles of feet may indicate Athlete's Foot. Any growth on the foot is not considered normal.
Wash your feet regularly, especially between the toes, and be sure to dry them completely.
Trim toenails straight across, but not too short. Be careful not to cut nails in corners or on the sides; this can lead to ingrown toenails. Persons with diabetes, poor circulation, or heart problems should not treat their own feet, because they are more prone to infection.
Make sure that your shoes fit properly. Purchase new shoes later in the day when feet tend to be at their largest, and replace worn out shoes as soon as possible.
Select and wear the right shoe for each sport or activity that you are engaged in (e.g., running shoes for running).
Alternate shoes—don't wear the same pair of shoes every day.
Avoid walking barefooted. Your feet will be more prone to injury and infection. At the beach or when wearing sandals always use sunblock on your feet.
Be cautious when using home remedies for foot ailments. Self-treatment may turn a minor problem into a major one.
If you are a diabetic, please contact our office and schedule a check-up at least once a year.

Podiatrist - Springfield
780 Chestnut Street Suite #8
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 736-3225

Podiatrist - Springfield, Springfield Podiatry Associates , Springfield MA, 01107 (413) 736-3225