It is not recommended to do dirty housework barefoot or in open sandals. There is a high risk of injuring the skin of the feet and causing infection. Give preference to closed models that reliably protect your feet. Don’t forget about the microclimate in your shoes – if you get your feet wet during the cleaning process, replace your socks with dry ones to avoid the development of fungal diseases.
2. Don’t forget about footwear
When the house is in order, it’s time to plant the beds. Removing last year’s leaves, digging up the ground, planting the first seedlings is a big burden for the entire musculoskeletal system. It is best to perform such work in special shoes with individual orthopedic insoles. Rubber boots are suitable for earthworks; they will reliably protect your feet from injury and also protect you from excess moisture.
When choosing your pair of rubber boots, give preference to shoes made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride). This material is particularly durable, resistant to abrasion and temperature changes. PVC boots are made by casting, which guarantees their tightness.
However, it is worth remembering that you can stay in such shoes for no longer than 2-3 hours, since this same tightness creates a greenhouse effect in the boots – a favorable environment for fungal infections.
Another important point when choosing rubber shoes is the presence of a heel.
Flat boots can lead to unpleasant consequences: shock absorption when walking is minimal, which means the entire load is directed to the overlying parts of the musculoskeletal system. The result may be pain and discomfort.
You can avoid this by choosing shoes with a small heel – 2.5–4 cm, and also by putting orthopedic insoles in your boots. It is best to use custom-designed orthoses, such as insoles made using the FormTotics system. Their New Zealand quality allows you to evenly distribute the load on the foot, reducing discomfort while walking and preventing injuries.
. Choose proven shoes
For those who decide to go hiking, it is best to take care of your shoe wardrobe in advance. Firstly, it is important to choose the right shoes in which you will conquer new heights. Keep in mind that even though the weather is warm, mountain conditions can still leave ice and slush. Therefore, choose shoes with textured soles, flat heels and secure ankle support.
Secondly, you shouldn’t buy a new pair of shoes and immediately go on a trip in them. Boots or sneakers should not rub or squeeze anywhere. It is better to opt for an old, proven option that has proven itself well during wear. For added protection against injuries and sprains, upgrade your pair of shoes with new orthotics.
4. Prioritize comfort
The May holidays are certainly accompanied by concerts and dance floors in recreation parks. When going to a festive event, do not forget about the comfort of your feet, because they will experience heavy loads during your active holiday.
Avoid tight, dress shoes, which can cause calluses and corns.
Remember, such shoes can injure the nail plate of the toes, and its treatment will take a very long time. Also, you should not give preference to high heels – standing on them for a long time will lead to swelling of the ankles, pain and discomfort in the lower extremities.
5. Watch your diet
Traditionally, first trips into nature are accompanied by cooking barbecue and drinking alcoholic beverages. However, such a festive table can provoke pain in the legs of people with gout: such food can cause an exacerbation in them. Gout is a systemic disease that causes uric acid crystals to accumulate in tissues and joints. Most often, the disease manifests itself in the form of an acute attack of arthritis of the toes.
To reduce the accumulation of uric acid, it is recommended to avoid eating foods rich in purines – protein compounds that, when entering the body, are broken down into uric acid molecules. These products include “May favorites” – meat, beer and wine. If you can’t eliminate them from your diet, try to limit their consumption. This way you can minimize the risk of a gout attack, which means you will avoid unpleasant pain.