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Having the right pair of work boots is important for specific types of jobs. Beyond comfort, they ensure safety, durability, and even style. Before exploring boot options, it is helpful to assess your work environment to select boots with suitable safety features. Composite toe work boots are lightweight yet durable, ideal for hazardous environments. Soft toe work boots offer comfort and protection against slips in less hostile settings. Waterproof boots with breathable liners keep feet dry, while insulated boots provide warmth and cushioning in cold climates. Prioritizing safety features, comfort, and functionality helps you find the right pair of boots to support you through long work days. It is also essential to consider foot health too, and consulting a podiatrist for personalized recommendations can be beneficial. Purchasing quality work boots is investing in your safety and comfort on the job. By balancing safety, comfort and functionality, you can find work boots that meet all your needs. If your type of job requires protecting the feet from injury or puts you at risk of other foot ailments, it is suggested that you schedule an appointment with a podiatrist for help in selecting appropriate footwear.

While working on the feet, it is important to take the proper care of them. For more information about working on your feet, contact one of our podiatrists from Nassau Foot & Ankle. Our doctors will treat your foot and ankle needs.

Working on Your Feet

Standing on your feet for long periods of time can cause stress and pain in your feet. Your whole body may experience change in terms of posture, back pain, bunions, callouses and or plantar warts. There are ways to avoid these conditions with proper foot care, smart choices and correct posture.

Positive Changes

Negative heeled shoe – Choosing this shoe type places the heel slightly lower than the ball of the foot. These are great for overall foot health. Find shoes that fit you correctly.

Go barefoot – Our feet were not designed to be enclosed for all hours of the day. Try to periodically expose your feet to air.

Eliminate Pain

Foot Exercises – Performing simple exercises, incorporating yoga and doing stretches are beneficial. This will allow increased blood flow to the area and muscles of the foot.

Achilles tendon – Stretching the foot out flat on the floor will relax the calf muscles and tendon. These exercises can be performed almost anywhere. Make sure you add these exercises to your daily regimen. 

With a little bit of this information and knowing more about foot health, you will notice changes. Foot stretches and proper footwear will help with pain and prevent further issues.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Oceanside, Franklin Square, and East Norwich, NY . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.

Cracked heels can stem from various factors, both medical and environmental. Dry skin, prolonged standing, wearing ill-fitting shoes, and dehydration can contribute to this common condition. Additionally, medical conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or thyroid disorders can exacerbate heel cracking. Symptoms may include pain, itching, redness, and deep fissures, increasing the risk of infection. Prevention is key to managing cracked heels. Podiatrists offer specialized care to address underlying causes of cracked heels, treat complications, and provide personalized advice for maintaining foot health, ensuring optimal comfort and mobility. If you have severely cracked heels or have diabetes, it is strongly suggested that you seek treatment from a podiatrist.

If the skin on your feet starts to crack, you may want to see a podiatrist to find treatment. If you have any concerns, contact one of our podiatrists from Nassau Foot & Ankle. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Cracked Heels

It is important to moisturize your cracked heels in order to prevent pain, bleeding, and infection. The reason cracked heels form is because the skin on the foot is too dry to support the immense pressure placed on them. When the foot expands, the dry skin on the foot begins to split.

Ways to Help Heal Them

• Invest in a good foot cream
• Try Using Petroleum Jelly
• Ease up on Soaps
• Drink Plenty of Water

Ways to Prevent Cracked Heels

• Moisturize After Showering
• Skip a Shower
• Keep Shower Water Lukewarm
• Don’t Scrub Your Feet

If you are unsure how to proceed in treating cracked heels, seek guidance from a podiatrist. Your doctor will help you with any questions or information you may need. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our offices located in Oceanside, Franklin Square, and East Norwich, NY . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.