{"id":844,"date":"2020-01-24T10:12:08","date_gmt":"2020-01-24T10:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lxfoot.pt\/?p=844"},"modified":"2020-01-24T10:12:08","modified_gmt":"2020-01-24T10:12:08","slug":"geriatric-podiatry-the-passage-of-time-on-your-feet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lxfoot.pt\/en\/geriatric-podiatry-the-passage-of-time-on-your-feet\/","title":{"rendered":"Geriatric Podiatry: the passage of time on your feet"},"content":{"rendered":"

The passage of time also affects our feet and here we are in the scope of geriatric podiatry. A decrease in the adipose tissue in the heel and metatarsal heads can be observed as well as a flattening of the plantar arch, a progressive deficit of venous return, poor skin elasticity and decreased sensitivity, among other factors.<\/p>\n

These complex alterations are due to improper gait, prolonged and incorrect use of shoes, trauma and inflammation, fatigue, high blood pressure and diabetes, among others.<\/p>\n

As such, it is essential to ensure a geriatric medical follow-up and to have special care with the feet; particularly, at the stage when the nails get thicker, making it difficult to cut it.<\/p>\n

Thinner and dry skin is more likely to form calluses, fissures, and mycoses.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Needed care:<\/p>\n

There are some precautions to have, such as:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Cut the toenails straight to avoid corners;
\n\u2022 Moisturize your feet well, preferably before going to bed;
\n\u2022 Do not remove calluses at home, either manually or with stronger products, as they can cause burns;
\n\u2022 After bathing it is important to dry the feet well, especially between the toes and under the toes. The goal is to prevent the appearance of fungi and papillomas, among others;
\n\u2022 Purchase suitable footwear to prevent friction, especially between the toes;
\n\u2022 Always try to wear 100% cotton socks that absorb perspiration and keep the skin drier. This helps to decrease the likelihood of developing fungi.<\/p>\n

In case of irregularities, either on the skin or on the nails, you should consult your podiatrist immediately.<\/p>\n

Geriatric Podiatry \u2013 insoles:<\/h3>\n

In the case of Geriatric Podiatry, often to compensate for some loads, two types of insoles are used:
\n\u2022 Orthopodiatric Insoles: used as prevention, correction or as compensation.
\n\u2022 Prevention Insoles: widely used in at-risk people such as those having Diabetic Foot. The purpose is to prevent ulcers. This will avoid the risk of amputation, in the future.<\/p>\n