43-year-old teaching assistant Emma Bech has been in the process of recovery from a stroke. The stroke, which occurred three years ago, left Bech paralyzed down her right side. Bech’s paralyzed state resulted in her being unable to speak, walk, feed or dress herself. Fortunately, thanks in part to an electronic device being worn around her leg; Bech has been able to regain her mobility.
According to Daily Mail, 300,000 stroke survivors suffer from cdrop foot, which makes walking difficult and the likelihood of podiatric injuries increased. ‘I could feel sensation in my foot, but couldn’t control it properly,’ says Emma.
Any engagement in activity requires good foot support. If you or a loved one is experiencing foot or ankle pain, consult podiatrist Sharon L. Pletcher, DPM of Family Foot Center. Dr. Pletcher can treat the foot and ankle needs of you and your loved ones.
Working on Your Feet
Standing on your feet for long periods of time can cause stress and pain in your feet. Your whole body may experience change in terms of posture, back pain, bunions, callouses and or plantar warts. There are ways to avoid these conditions by:
Positive Changes
Negative heeled shoe – choosing this shoe places the heel slightly lower than the ball of the foot.
Go barefoot – our feet were not designed to be enclosed for hours, or all day. Try allowing yourself to expose your feet to air.
Eliminate Pain
Foot Exercises – performing simple exercises, incorporating yoga and stretches is beneficial. This will allow increased blood flow to the area and muscles of the foot.
Achilles tendon – stretching the foot out flat on the floor, will relax the calf muscles and
tendon. These exercises can be performed almost anywhere.
Learn more on how to eliminate foot pain by following the link below.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office located in State College, PA. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle injuries.
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