Give Dad the Gift of Good Foot Health This Year
Another Father’s Day...another opportunity to show Dad how much you care about him! But how about if, this year, you skip the t-shirts and coffee mugs and tell Dad how much he means to you by offering a chance to maintain and improve his foot health?
Here are three ideas from Anne Arundel County podiatrists Dr. James M. McKee and Dr. Adam Weaver:
According to a 2020 report published by the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes. Most of these people are unaware they live with this condition, which threatens life and limb. Diabetes can affect overall health, creating complications that can affect the kidneys, lungs, and heart. Diabetes also poses particular risks to the feet. Infection, hospitalization, and even amputation or death can result. Ask Dad to schedule a test for diabetes and to see his foot doctor without delay if it comes back positive.
Spend time outside with Dad. Take a walk! The bones, muscles, and soft tissues of the feet and ankles will benefit, as will overall wellness. Even moods can improve with exercise and a change of scenery.
Talk with Dad. Ask if his feet hurt and schedule a visit with his podiatrist if the answer is yes. No one should live with foot pain, regardless of age. A podiatrist like James M. McKee, DPM, FACFAS, and Adam Weaver, DPM is a medical specialist who can examine Dad’s feet, diagnose any existing or developing issues, and provide appropriate treatment and ongoing care for common causes of discomfort including – but not limited to – bunions, hammertoes, and plantar fasciitis.
Are you concerned about the health and wellness of Dad’s feet, ankles, or lower legs? The experts at Podiatry Group of Annapolis, P.A. are ready to help. Call our friendly staff at 410-224-4448 or click here for a convenient appointment in our office on Old Solomons Island Road today.