DID YOU KNOW…
Feet get us moving - we use them for running, walking and overall movement. Even though we know that, most people don’t really know about what actually goes on inside the foot.
Feet generally get taken for granted, until something goes wrong. Nothing can inhibit you as much as a broken or injured foot can.
We have 26 bones in each foot, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles
Fourteen of the 26 bones are found in the toes.
The soles of your feet contain about 250,000 sweat glands and sensitive nerve-endings - more per square centimeter than any other part of your body.
The average person will lose about a cup of moisture a day through the feet.
Lower backache, headaches, indigestion and a misaligned spine can often be traced to problems with your feet.
The gait pattern of your right foot does not usually match that of your left.
When you are walking normally, the whole foot is never flat on the ground.
The skin on your feet is thicker than it is anywhere else on your body.
When you are stressed, you are more susceptible to the virus that causes warts on the foot.
When buying shoes, it is a good idea to buy them late in the day, when your feet are tired and may be slightly swollen. It's best to buy shoes that fit your feet under this condition as you are then unlikely to purchase shoes that are too small.
During a typical day, the average person spends about four hours on their feet and takes between 8,000 and 10,000 steps.
Walking is the best exercise for your feet and is also good for your overall health. It also contributes to your general health by improving circulation, contributing to weight control and promoting all-around well being. Your feet mirror your general health. Such conditions as arthritis, diabetes, nerve and circulatory disorders can show their initial symptoms in the feet, so foot ailments can be your first sign of more serious medical problems.
Our bodies are mapped on our feet. They can tell an amazing story. What are your feet telling you?
