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Indy Podiatry is running into fall

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It’s a busy start to fall at Indy Podiatry, where the office has participated in numerous running events around Indianapolis. Indy Podiatry participated in the Indy Women’s Half Marathon and 5k Fitness Expo on September 28th, where runners and walkers could pick up free massage balls and enter for a chance to win a pair of shoes from Athletic Annex. Doctors Higgins and Chhiba were also available to chat about any foot or ankle problems bothering participants. Haley Meadows, Director of Patient and Community Relations and Marketing, also ran the 5k on September 29th, where she joined over 300 women to race the streets of downtown.

Indy Podiatry proudly sponsors Indy Women's Half Marathon

The starting line of the Indy Women’s Half Marathon and 5k at 7 AM.

 

The office participated in the Uncorked Wine 5k Run/Walk on October 6th, where Indy Podiatry staff tasted different wines along the course to the finish line. A portion of proceeds benefited local charities. It was a beautiful day for walking, laughing and drinking wine downtown!

Indy Podiatry Wine at the Line 5K

Posing for a photo after finishing the 3.1 mile walk through downtown Indianapolis

 

Lastly, Dr. Helms and his friend from New Mexico ran in the Indy Half Marathon at Fort Ben on October 6th. The race took place in historic Fort Harrison State Park, a gorgeous fall tour through the park and surrounding neighborhoods.

Dr Helms running in Half Marathon

 

Back-to-school shoe shopping reminders

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school shoe shoppingThe end of summer is quickly approaching, which for parents and children can only mean one thing—the beginning of a new school year. Back-to-school shopping is an annual tradition for many families, and can often be stressful for parents, and exciting for children. However, we have some tips to help keep you prepared this year when buying new shoes.

1. Shop for new shoes in the afternoon or evening. During the course of the day our feet normally swell a little. Buying shoes later in the day helps assure a better fit.

2. Don’t buy shoes with “room to grow,” as this can affect muscle development and activities. There should be a thumb’s width between the end of the longest toe and the end of the shoe.

3. Be sure to have both feet measured. Often one foot is a little longer than the other one. Buy the shoe size that fits the larger foot, and always stand up for foot measurements.

4. Try on both shoes and have your child walk around the store to check for comfort.

5. When trying on shoes, have your child wear the same type of sock they plan to wear with the new shoes.

6. If your child wears orthotic devices, take these with you to try in potential shoes.

7. Do not buy shoes that feel like they need to be broken in. Shoes should be comfortable immediately.

8. Measure your children’s feet every three months to monitor growth. It is not unusual for a child’s feet to grow two to three sizes in one year.

9. Avoid buying shoes online, and visit a physical store with sales staff knowledgeable in shoe fitting.

10. Avoid hand-me-downs, as worn shoes are shaped to fit the previous owner’s foot, and don’t offer the same support.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s feet or ankles, please call our office today at 317-573-4250.

Out With The Old Shoes

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Replace Old Shoes with Aggressive Spring Cleaning

Spring is here and it’s time to replace old shoes. As I sit and type, I see bulldozers tearing parts off the old building next to our office. I get excited to know that a new building will soon take its place. Isn’t there a part of all of us that enjoys getting rid of the “old” to make room for the “new”? How can we apply this to our lives?

When contemplating spring cleaning, thoughts naturally turn toward our closets. Look at your shoes: are there any you haven’t worn in a year (with the exception of special occasion shoes)? Look at the soles of the shoes: How much tread is left? Are the heels worn down? Look at the inside of the shoes: do they smell like Godzilla? Is the insole threadbare? Our feet work best when they are in shoes that are in good shape. Old shoes increase the risk of problems, including heel pain, arch pain, bunions and hammertoes. So, out with the old! (and even more fun: In with the new!)

Lastly, look at your feet themselves. How much old, dry winter skin is still hanging around? Get out that pumice stone, hop in the shower, and voile! Spring feet! (after a good application of lotion, of course). Trim up those toenails and scrub between those toes! See? Good as new!

As always, if Indy Podiatry can help with your Spring Foot Cleanup or care, please give us a call at 317-573-4250.

 

Replace Old Shoes

The building next to our office is being torn down.