The Party’s Over and It’s Time To Exercise

The party’s over and it’s time to exercise, but are painful feet stopping you? If so, you need to see a podiatrist at Prohealth Podiatry.

Exercise & Fitness Goals

After Christmas and New Year, when all the celebrations have concluded, it’s not uncommon to want to set goals for the upcoming year. And most goals are around health and fitness. 

Unfortunately, though, you’re going to fail if you dive in your exercise regime too quickly and not allow yourself adequate time for preparation and planning. 

See Your Doctor

If it’s been several years since you’ve exercised, it’s always advisable to see a doctor before you commence any strenuous activity. 

Of course, walking is very safe, but if you genuinely want to lose weight and get fit, you’re going to have to push yourself a little harder, so get a health check first. 

See A Dietician

Next, you’ll want to see a Dietician. What you eat has a significant influence on your energy levels and your mental awareness, and this is important for maintaining your motivation towards exercise. 

See A Podiatrist

In addition to seeing a doctor and dietician, you should also make an appointment with a Podiatrist. The number one excuse we hear at ProHealth Podiatry for not exercising, or for stopping an exercise program is, “I have sore feet, ankles and knees”. 

A little discomfort is not uncommon at the beginning of an exercise program; however, this should subside within the first week, but if it doesn’t and persists, you need to seek advice. 

A Podiatrist is the best health professional to see for foot, ankle, and knee pain. 

We Are Not All the Same

Are all podiatrists equal? No, they’re not, and this is important to remember, and why it’s essential to see a Podiatrist that treats foot, ankle, and knee pain regularly.

Also, visit a clinic that uses the latest equipment and evaluation techniques. Your health is too important to leave to chance, so you should seek out the best.  

Treatment for lower limb varies considerably, and some people benefit from simple footwear advice because if you’re wearing the wrong shoe, it’s going to cause problems. 

Treatment Options

If there is an underlying injury, it needs to be treated, and this is when Shockwave Therapy, Ultrasound, Foot Mobilisation, and Acupuncture may be advised. 

Suppose you have a feet-type that roll inwards too much (over-pronation) or outwards too much (over-supination). In that case, you may also benefit from orthotics, or combining orthotics with one of the other treatment modalities. 

Regardless of the activity, remember to begin slowly, and stay in contact with your health team, your doctor, dietician, and your podiatrist at ProHealth Podiatry in the first few weeks.

Final Tip

If you can get a friend to start exercising with you, it will help keep you on track and motivated. The last thing you don’t want to be doing is reading a similar article next year and being five kilograms heavier.  

Make an appointment and be proactive towards your health, call ProHealth Podiatry in Red Hill or Mt Gravatt on (07) 3076 7306 or e-mail info@prohealthpodiatry.com.au so you can take on this year’s health and fitness goals pain-free.