How To Keep Your Feet & Ankles Safe From An Icy Winter - Suffolk Foot and Ankle

How To Keep Your Feet & Ankles Safe From An Icy Winter

How To Keep Your Feet & Ankles Safe From An Icy Winter

Winter is upon us and that means harsh winds, snowy driveways, and icy sidewalks. Here at Suffolk Foot and Ankle, we do provide treatment and repair of all kinds of foot and ankle injuries. But we also are proactive about preventing such painful occurrences! So before you take an afternoon walk or go to the grocery store this winter, take a look over these tips on how to prevent ankle and foot injury! 

  1. Make sure your shoes or boots support your ankle. Ankle support is extremely important as it provides stability as you walk, as well as if you trip, slip, or fall. A well supported ankle is less likely to roll and be sprained as it has limited mobility. 
  2. Make sure your shoes or boots have treads on the bottom. Friction is key. With the varying ground surfaces that come along with a harsh winter, we must have footwear that can tackle it all. A shoe with no or little tread is more likely to slip on a wet or icy surface which could lead to multiple serious injuries. 
  3. Make sure your laces are tied. This all comes back to fit and support. Fitting shoes properly to your feet will help your foot move more naturally, and avoid future foot problems. But even if your shoe fits properly, it will not perform properly unless the shoe is tied.

If you have any questions about proper protective winter footwear, or have any concerns about possible injuries, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us on social media or give us a call: (631) 604-4948.

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