June is National Safety Month and now that the warm weather is here people are getting outside and enjoying the sun. With that comes a lot of wear and tear on your feet, so protecting the health of your feet needs to be a top priority. Follow these tips to keep your feet safe this month and for the rest of the summer.

Wear Proper Shoes

Make sure your toes have plenty of wiggle room inside your shoes. Choose a shoe that fits the shape of your foot. Proper arch support is vital to protect the muscles in your feet.

Put Sunscreen on Your Feet

Everyone makes sure to apply sunscreen to their face, arms, and body, but often forgotten are the feet. Skin cancer can develop on your feet so it’s important to apply it generously and frequently to all exposed skin.

Wear Socks

Socks provide cushioning for the feet. They can also protect your feet from minor abrasions that introduce bacteria and fungi.

Wear Flip-Flops at the Pool

It’s tempting to go barefoot at the pool, but a good pair of sandals or flip-flops can protect your feet from picking up any bacteria that love to hide in damp places. You can also easily pick up a toenail fungal infection or athlete’s foot.

For more safety tips, or if you’re experiencing any issues with your feet, you can count on the foot doctors at Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC to provide fast relief for your feet using a full range of both conservative and surgical therapies. Our expert team, including board-certified podiatrists Dr. Scott E. Hughes, Dr. Greg P. Vogt, and Dr. Christine I. Tumele, serves patients of all ages with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies including onsite digital x-ray, ultrasound, diabetic shoes, and digital scanning for custom orthotics.

For any questions or to make an appointment, please contact us at one of our Southeast Michigan facilities in Monroe (734-241-0200) and Lambertville (734-856-8900) (Bedford and Monroe counties). We also offer convenient house calls Monday through Thursday, so give us a call!