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Podiatrist available to comment on summer shoe injuries
June 16, 2008
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – As the temperature rises, more and more children and adults are wearing flip flops and other summer shoes. Research released last week from Auburn University determined that wearing thong-style flip flops can result in sore feet, ankles and legs.
Most common flip flop and summer shoe injuries:
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Nerve damage. The thin, flat soles of flip-flops provide virtually no shock-absorbing qualities to feet and legs while walking. Sustained wearing of flip-flops can lead to nerve damage in the foot and ankle area.
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Sprains or breaks. Flip flops give absolutely no support to the bottom of a foot. Without that support, the foot is able to twist and turn any which way, leading to sprains, breaks and falls.
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Fractured toes.
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Arch strain. Having to grip the flip flop by clenching the toes can lead to arch strain and pains.
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Stress fractures.
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Heel pain.
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Getting caught in escalators. Crocs and flip flops are more susceptible to getting caught in escalators because of their rubbery texture.
Ryan Pfannenstein, M.D., HealthPartners podiatrist, is available to comment on flip flops and the most common summer shoe injuries including injuries due to wearing crocs.
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Contact: 952-883-7410
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