The reasons why orthopedists do not recommend wearing flip-flops
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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Slippers, as it turned out, really can be one of the reasons for the pain and injury if they are worn for a long time: on walks on concrete, asphalt, and during sports. The point here is that slippers can not provide support for the arch of the foot, and also do not cover the leg properly. And for this reason, orthopedists of the Sinai Medical School in New York (USA) wear this footwear constantly do not recommend.
The doctors told about the individual potential problems that arise with health and having a direct relationship with such footwear. When a person wears slippers, he automatically squeezes his toes in order to keep the shoes in place.
The same effect results in squeezing a certain group of muscles and becomes one of the causes of stress in the area of the ankles, hips, legs and back. In addition, passionate lovers of such shoes have a risk of earning themselves a disease called plantar fasciitis, as well as problems that are already related to neuralgia.
The absence of depreciation in slippers can also become the main cause of pain in the feet, hips, lower leg and back. Among injuries, mainly fracture of fingers and broken nails, cuts and various infectious diseases are observed. Also for those who regularly wear slippers, it is recommended to always apply sunscreen on your feet.
Those who do not imagine their life without slippers, the recommendation of orthopedists is this: firstly - shoes should be purchased only from high quality leather. This factor helps to avoid various irritations and rubbing. Before buying, you should try to bend the thong carefully. It should not be folded in half.
Secondly - the feet from the edges of the slippers should not hang. It is also recommended to buy a new pair of flip-flops every year, especially if the old ones are already out of date and leave much to be desired. Do not pay no attention to the irritation, which appeared between the fingers from prolonged wearing flip-flops. This irritation can lead to the progression of the infectious disease. It is also not recommended to wear slippers for long distances and during sports hours, because for this purpose there is a special sports shoes.