Your Feet in Nature

It’s already fall and you might be wishing you had started hiking earlier! There's no better time to start than today. If you want to start preparing for autumn hiking adventures while keeping your foot and ankle health in mind, look no further! 

As fun as hiking can be, it's a quick and easy way to injure your feet and ankles when you're not prepared. The activity of hiking relies primarily on your feet and ankles to carry you across distances filled with various terrains. Your travels might expose you to slippery, soft, rough, or uneven terrain. In the event that you fall and hurt your feet, you're surrounded by hazards - insects, sharp sticks, jagged stones, poison ivy, the list goes on. This is why it's so important to prepare for your travels!

Know your trail before you go. The internet is your friend - research your chosen trail to make sure it's a match for your experience level.

Check the weather forecast daily before the trip. What you saw the forecast predicting last week might have changed entirely by the time you're leaving for your trip!

Buy a first aid kit ahead of time and save the trouble of wishing you had bought it sooner when you need it the most.

Take a long, hard look at how long your hike will be, what the weather will look like, and how much water you think you'll need. You can't be too prepared here!

Make sure you have appropriate shoes that can handle your outing. Your old, unsupportive sneakers just won't cut it.

Contact Podiatry Group of Annapolis and let us help with all your foot and ankle needs. Dr. James Mckee and Dr. Adam Weaver are experienced and dedicated podiatrists who provide high-quality individualized care. Call us today at 410-224-4448 or visit us online to make an appointment at our conveniently located Annapolis office.