Rubber slaps are the most dangerous shoes
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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Flip-flops are the most common footwear, it is comfortable, relatively inexpensive and sold almost everywhere. Today there are a variety of models and from a variety of materials. However, doctors warn that rubber slippers can only be worn on the beach, otherwise you can cause irreparable damage to your legs. The vast majority of slippers do not provide normal support of the arch of the foot, which leads to stretching of the calf muscles and overstrain of the Achilles tendons. As a result, there are problems with the joints of the legs, hips and back.
As a rule, thin soles in flip flops, resulting in maximum contact of the foot with the ground, and this is dangerous for the joints and bones. In addition, the absence of a backdrop in spanking leads to involuntary tension of the foot and toes to keep the shoes on the leg. Overexertion of the toes leads to soreness in the ankles, hips, back, legs. Slaps also worsen the condition of people with cones on large legs and fasciitis (doctors warn that regular wearing slippers can cause pathological conditions in the foot, as well as diseases of a neurological nature). In addition, thongs can cause irritation and infection, as in the spanking is open most of the foot, which threatens cuts, abrasions and injuries. Walking on asphalt, concrete, while playing sports can cause serious injuries, as slippers not only do not provide normal fixation and support of the foot, but also do not protect it from external influences. Rubber outsole is a good place for reproduction of bacteria and fungi.
By degree of danger slaps can be compared with ballet, and doctors recommend limiting the wearing of rubber shoes.
In flip-flops, there is no depreciation, which also leads to pain in the person in the legs, feet, legs, thighs, back. The most common injuries that get slapped are broken toes, broken nails, abrasions, infectious inflammation on the legs. Also it is recommended to all fans of slap to use sunscreen for feet.
However, there are people who can not do without slippers, so orthopedists have developed a number of recommendations. First and foremost, experts advise buying quality footwear from natural leather, which will avoid rubbing and irritation. When choosing shoes, you need to carefully bend the thong, if it folds well in half, then it is better to refuse such a model.
Trying flip flops, you need to pay attention to the feet, which should not hang from the edges.
Also, experts recommend each year to buy a new pair of shoes, especially if the previous model is already worn out. Ignore irritation between the fingers after wearing slippers can not, as this can lead to severe infectious inflammation.
Doctors warn that you should not wear flip-flops for long walks or for sports, it is better to choose special shoes.