Exercise can help alleviate diabetic symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, keep in mind the following tips when planning to exercise as a diabetic patient. Avoid heavy lifting, as this can affect your blood flow. Wear socks and properly-fitting shoes to protect your feet, and check your feet for injury following your exercise. Make sure to see your doctor about your exercise routine, as well as to keep your blood sugar in check during physical activity.
Exercising your feet regularly with the proper foot wear is a great way to prevent injuries. If you have any concerns about your feet, contact one of our podiatrists of Dr. Kane & Associates, P.C. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep your pain free and on your feet.
Exercise for Your Feet
Exercise for your feet can help you to gain strength, mobility and flexibility in your feet. They say that strengthening your feet can be just as rewarding as strengthening another part of the body. Your feet are very important and often we forget about them in our daily tasks. But it is because of our feet that are we able to get going and do what we need to. For those of us fortunate not to have any foot problems, it is an important gesture to take care of them to ensure its good health in the long run.
Some foot health exercises can include ankle pumps, tip-toeing, toe rise, lifting off the floor doing reps and sets, also flexing the toes and involving the shins may help too. It is best to speak with your doctor regarding how to do these fitness steps and how often is right for you. Everyone’s needs and bodies are different and it varies from individual to individual to determine what should be done for you to maintain strength in your feet.
Once you get into a routine of doing regular exercise, you may notice a difference in your feet and how strong they may become.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact one of our offices located in Westland, MI. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.
