Condition. So how can we ensure our feet stay healthy, all that and more on this edition of in good shape. With our feet provide the ideal habitat for billions of microbes, theyre invisible to the naked eye. But when we look at them through a microscope, we can identify 3 main groups. Bacteria, viruses, and funky. Many hundreds of different kinds of bacteria live in our feet. Thats normal, but when there are too many of certain kinds, it becomes a problem. Thats when our feet start to smell. One of the guilty culprits is the back curium staffel the caucus epidermis. It actually feeds on sweat as it breaks down the sweat. You trick acid is formed, and that smells, these bacteria also live in other parts of the body, like the armpits. But feet are especially prone to them, because they are often trapped in socks and shoes where its warm and damp. The best conditions for them to multiply the result, stinky feet. Its unpleasant, especially for others, but not in itself harmful. Now to the 2nd group, countless viruses live on our feet, but the human papilloma virus, or h p. V especially liked the hard skin on our feet. This can result in unsightly growths such as veruca, ers and other warts feet are particularly prone towards because theyre subject to a lot of stress every day. Even the smallest entry to the skin makes it easy for the virus to infect the skin cells. On the foot, words often form as for rockers, which press inwards. When you put weight on your foot, it can often feel like stepping on a thorn. The 3rd group are filament, is funky, which are responsible for most of all fungal diseases. On the feet. And toenails, they use an enzyme to break down the keratin that your nails are made of, and then feed on it. They tend to take up residence, where ever they find a thick layer of skin filament is funky, can also be found in other parts of the body, such as the crook of the arm. But they especially love the warm climate provided by your feet. In fact, bacteria, viruses and funky all love, warm moist conditions, so your feet can be a magnet for all of them. To stop the fun in friends causing problems, doctors recommend thoroughly drying your feet and keeping them dry and regularly trimming your nails. When micro organisms also like to live, sometimes the can cause problems in other areas of the body. You may get fac or knee pain due to abnormal positioning of the feet. Thats often caused by wearing the wrong shoes. Finding shoes that fit really well is not easy. Thats an end of our feet of our most basic Foundation Rust on these things. And if our shoes are loose, dont fit right. If theyre older, worn down on one side or arent quite the road size, we dont feel comfortable over all soon. And reading a schafer knows what hes talking about. For 20 years, hes been running a shoe shop for problematic feet. So what can hurt my feet . An experienced podiatrist like google gabba can spot immediately if his patients have been wearing the wrong shoes from home. Nicholas. So firstly, i can see from the callous thats formed here and this is called a hammer tow, etc. At your age, it shouldnt be as pronounced as that. Youre new to all coopers line. This patient also house bunyan known medically as hellas follicle. Theyre often caused by wearing heels. Yours is guns going to be through akin here. You can see very clearly that your entire weight has been on the 1st met theresa fallon, geale, joint lager, and any damage to that joint is irreversible for it cant be repaired, it doesnt even applies. One comes furnished america, palm young. Many people develop problems with their feet at some stage, lifestyle, age and intensive sports can all play a role. Frederick red man plays humble part of his foot, his misshapen hosing pain, and his cough muscles. How can i prevent injury analyzing the way a pass walks can be helpful, will to beat it . Shoemaker crystal for trout man wants to prevent conditions, likes play foot high arches and flat feet needing to long term problems in the middle of the, in the future. I can see how the foot is behaving, how it touches down how it pushes offline and how its affecting the ankle, me and help me. And we dont just look at the feet. We look at the whole person and work to improve overall mobility and get the food of the mom over to visit. In the worst case is a problem with the foot can cause damage to the knees or hips. So christoph troutman develops, tailor made insults that he produces by hand, but he says training as the best way to prevent problems occurring in the 1st place to privacy in a be and button. Under windows, stevens ones is most we have 27 muscles in the souls of our feet that are there to adapt to uneven ground before they waste away if theyre not exercised again. So its good to wake them up every now and then by Walking Around barefoot retained was digging low. So will going barefoot help . Many experts say yes, because this stimulates the muscles in the foot while ensuring your feet up over space they need. But its not suitable for every one countries. This is the, its really important to him. Sure its done safely hold. I wouldnt recommend it for people who already have problems were improved. For those with high archers like this customer, im walking without shoes, can increase pressure on the foot. I go right wonder even if walking barefoot isnt an option having foot where that fits well is a huge help and bob is mega. I can hardly feel that im wearing shoes. Theyre really light. No pressure pointless. Perfect, perfect. If you were shoes and in souls that fit well and through appropriate exercise, your feet can remain problem free throughout your life. So how about a short work out for your feet, which i standing on tiptoe, rolling over a bowl or picking something up with your toes. Incidentally, humans werent the 1st to discover how to walk on 2 legs. Birds and their ancestors dinosaurs were around long before we came on the scene. Ah, flightless birds like ostriches, have perfected the out of running on 2 legs. They can move at speeds of up to 65 kilometers an hour. Apart from us, humans, only a few other models move around on 2 legs. So what was behind this evolution . We development in humans. The upright gate is a characteristic feature of modern humans. There are different theories as to its origin. But most scientists believe that our 1st upright steps were taken here in east africa many millions of years ago. So as to lush, rain forest head. Thats why our ancestors lived in trees, which is best done using all 4 limbs on the ground. However, the pre human adi pacific, his ramirez sometimes walked on to less. The movement of continental plates created new mountains. Few and few rainclouds reached east and africa as result. This change the climate. It became dry. 5000000 years ago, the dense rain forest gradually disappeared, and the savannah unmatched. The ability to walk upright helped our ancestors to survive. Around visibility provides basic protection from predators. And it means the hands of free for carrying food and tools. For example. A single passing can provide for a whole group on to feed. Our ancestors also became foster and could cover more ground. Humans became Long Distance runners. So the modern human is built for walking and running. Its often said that 10000 steps a day is healthy, but its actually very little Scientific Data to support that number. However, one recent study showed that people who will 8000 step the day have a much lower risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases than those who take just 4000 steps. Running, have many benefits for anyone who wants to take up jogging here or on top tips for success with you should warm up before every run. Infected warm up increases breathing and hard rates, and itll bring the body to Something Like an operating temperature. Ah, yeah. Eliza, getting warmed up, is ideal preparation. It helps prepare the muscles, tendons, and joints for the upcoming str. After all, you dont want to injure yourself while training. Any fellow lung fanny . Ah, ah after a 20 minute warm up, the muscles are warm and ready to go. Keep the body straight and run in a relaxed way. Not too fast. If what happened now the 1st benefit of running is its fun, the more you run, the more fun it is. It also gives you a sense of achievement. You can eat afterwards because you burn a lot of energy and it helps you live longer. What more could you wanting . I live bathroom. I mean its important to have breathable sportswear and good Running Shoes. Because when you run twice, your body weight goes into each step and what you have to look carefully for the right Running Shoes, and its very important that theyre comfortable and you have good cushioning form. There should be a thumbs width of space in the front of the foot. I that you dont want to bruise your toes in the cloud. Another important factor, a good running style. The trainer, advisors hitting the ground with the whole foot instead of the heel. This is easier on the joints while running the body burns, a lot of energy and loses fluid was like if an off you lose water very quickly. When running on. If its a hot tyler day, you could lose a leader or more in an hour. You cant completely replenish it while running it. Having the small water bottle online or leaving one somewhere is helpful. Otherwise, rehydrate quickly after training, and its now for the body count rehydrate more than 100. 00 milliliters water per quarter hour. So how often should you run . Ideally, 2 to 3 times a week for between 30 and 45 minutes and i saw you on in warmer places, avoid the hot times of day or run in the evening or better yet on early in the morning. Lots cooler, hell sweat less, get less hydrated in the morning. Its like having a nice oxygen shower before work and the temperature doesnt causes much strain. Money from alaska, regular running keeps you mentally and physically fit. And its the best tonic against wrinkles because it improves blood supply to the skin. And what about losing weight . If ive been meaning to associate, running with losing weight, and it is possible, but you need endurance and continuity. You can burn 100 grams of fat tissue in one hour, which means you have to run for 10 hours to lose a kilogram changed now. Awe mirror again, our tips for healthy running warm up and stretch. Drink plenty of fluids. And good Running Shoes are very important. Preferably one shoe size larger than normal. Do you have any questions, whether its about nutrition, exercise research, or therapy. Just drop us a line or send an email to in good shape at d delta u dot com, with a bit of luck will answer your question in one of our upcoming shows. In 17th century gear, high heels symbolized masculinity. I stated, the origin of shoes with heels could go back to riding on horseback by heels helped to prevent that from slipping through the stirrup. Since the 19th century, high heels have mainly been a part of womens fashion as they give the impression of long legs that is considered attractive. But one thing clear, high heels, im not good feel feet. 24 year old tyras sutton loves shopping and she loves high yield is taquila from dana. I like wearing heels, especially when i go out. There are certain occasions when you feel better wearing heels in gently feel more confident. Dyslexia hula, but as many women know from painful experience a day spent in heels can take its toll. Tyra wants to know if heels are actually bad for the feet. Dr. Nicholas groom. Pat is an orthopedist. First he has his patients walk on a treadmill that measures how much pressure is being placed on the feet. Particularly intense pressure shows up. Read does probably miss horn upside. The basic problem with high heels is that they placed more pressure on the 4 foot focuses for tight. When can the force, the pressure there is up to 5 times greater than normal wounds. Damage the, the kind of the uneven weight distribution with high heels triggers pain much faster than with flat shoes. Well and a flat tube. In the long term, it can cause damage to the feet in the form of alex vargas, also known as a bunyan, or cloth toes. In a worst case scenario, the megatar, so bone can actually break the kid in the fixture long. Tyras feet look normal. So far, theres no sign that her heals, are causing any damage. But if she notices any signs of strain, such a swelling, recurrent pain, or discoloration of the skin, she said go to the doctor straight away. Tara would also like to know if different types of shoes can cause different problems. Shes brought along a selection to show the doctor. Your doesnt look through so much to your full. Yes. Yes, well put a lot of pressure on the 4 foot 4 was as much as 90 percent of your body weight that will be leaning on the front 3rd of the foot for them. So of course, it will give you some trouble, which by the damaging effects of high feels very according to the height and width of the heel looked off, was not orthopedists like this sort of heal better 3 or 4 centimeters high at the very most and relatively wide, and of course the shoes are much more comfortable if you doing more walking and standing around. Wearing inlaid, also help distribute the pressure on the feet and make high heels more comfortable. Much business is a silicon in lay, for example, reduces the pressure on the feet. The hook, whitefish hiding the toes, are often crushed together. So the inlay spaces them out of linear dixie. And then it feels like the toes are being pushed outward and it hurts a bit in other places because there is no room on stone vicinity. But Something Else my help in lays cant correct deformed feet, but can bring relief goods as it is as ear and inlay isnt really therapeutic. Its more about comfort and reducing the pain. It means a shoe can be worn for longer without discomfort. Like when basically the holler the heel, the more the wearer should make sure she sits down in high. He has, its anyone determined to keep wearing heels despite the risks, can take a few precautions to limit the damage. For example, regular moisturizing. This can help prevent cows this while boosting circulation. Foot massages also help relieve tension, massaging the area that sore can ease the problem, and a foot roller can also help improve circulation. Its good to remove callouses. The thicken skin can be unsightly and painful. Do foot exercises while youre cleaning your teeth, for example. It wont fix a deformity, but it can help strengthen the foot muscles and improve flexibility. Have a footpath softer, supple skin can withstand pressure, better lip balm can also help keep the toenail short. That also reduces shoe pressure ultimately, its also a good idea not to wear heels for long periods. Carry a change of shoes with you for all it heels with flats. So you give your be time to recover and dont develop calf shortening. And ideally, go barefoot when you can our feet are incredibly complex. 26. 00 bones are connected to over 33. 00 joints. More than a 100 ligaments hold everything together. 20 muscles with their strong tendon hel, with movement of stability and feet are also sensitive. They recognize uneven surfaces and the difference between hard and soft ground. And but if theres a problem with one of the many bones or joints, it can be very painful. Aerobics in the garden, oakley defroster can once again move easily. Jumping and flexing her feet for a long time, that just wasnt possible. That big joy on her right foot became increasingly immobile of unfairness as ever belonging. At 1st it was an unpleasant, dull pain every now and then, does this have a bit later the pain grew and it felt like the joint might even break off. Hustling up, it was really unpleasant. Ever when im getting, when i rode off the pool of my foot, it was really painful lawyer to do and felt like the phone might break on. M as cut impressions of duties and she spent years working in retail standing up all day that put a lot of strain on her feet. Eventually every step was painful. It was due to wear and tear and her toe joint, a condition known as alex richard us. The cartilage gets worn down to protect the joint, the bonnie developed extra bone. Some people have more, others less. Moving the foot, van involves bone rubbing against bone, leading to inflammation and pain. The joint becomes increasingly immobile. Only defroster also had visible symptoms. The area over her big toe was red and swollen. Done, binge had small appearing come. So i went to the orthopedic specialist, even though i thought it was probably nothing to emulate us. He told me i had arthritis in my big toe, and id have to wear in lazy my bank, hung wisdom. She had to swap her high heels for comfy sport shoes. But at some point, she even struggled to freedom to them. Then the scaling any last not even if my foot would fitted on her. She would press so hard on the joint that a careless started to develop the length which was really painful. And so it was very unpleasant because there was constant pressure on my foot last and on the joint force of tingling. Her orthopedist finally sent her to the shalise, be coached on University Medical center in new beck, where she saw a foot surgeon dominique forked. The aim was to clarify whether an operation could help was come to him, often less would it always depends on how much the patient is suffering for lunch. She is normally very active and likes sports. So the condition was really affecting her. We offered her an operations where we fell down the bone spur. Her condition wasnt very advanced, so i knew the treatment would improve her quality of life wont understand even dreams credited to your episode. Over defrost as joint was still in tact, only the bone spur was causing pain. Thats why the so called collector me made sense in her case. With this operation, the surgeon shapes away the bone spur that relieves the pressure on the joint, reducing the pain. Motion is restored to the toe, meaning the patient can then roll their foot as normal when walking. Its a relatively simple procedure, but it isnt suitable for every one. Hello to me, company id like to me wont work if the patient is experiencing pain even while resting. The foot, or if its painful, when the foot touches the floor, the floor and notches when pushing off them apart. That indicates that the arthritis is well advanced and the cartilage has worn down too far, only for us to still had enough cartilage. So in her case, the operation was worth it to restore mobility to the toe. But even an operation wont stop the wear and tear permanently. To hide it. To me is a key like to me is generally seen as a way of buying time. Hope you can delay the ongoing destruction of the joint, an intense pain that goes with it for a few years. It might last 10 years or even 20. But the deterioration usually continues, albeit more gradually and on for one with us. Covey defroster now massages and stretches both of her big toes regularly because shes concerned that her other foot could be affected tube. Shes hoping to avoid another operation as recovering from the last one was a lengthy process thats running on side like i like it took a long time and wasnt always pain free. Thats high. Things like going into the shower were problematic. It was, i come your foot in flori