Walker, there is no path, the path is made by walking. And from the age of 50, it is important to do it under specific conditions to alleviate or prevent the effects of some diseases that can affect the health of your feet. Walking is an exercise that has a very positive impact on our general well-being, but it is also an activity that involves wear on the bones, ligaments, and tendons. That is why the experts recommend, in addition to wearing comfortable footwear that protects the feet, wearing a suitable type of socks to avoid tension, injuries or problems related to other types of conditions such as diabetes or thrombosis.
Next, we compile the types of socks that, according to podiatrists, you should get as you get older
Despite its benefits, sport can also wreak havoc on your feet such as blisters, muscle tension or bumps on the joints. Therefore, wearing padded socks will help you add an extra layer of protection for your feet when you exercise. Cushioned socks absorb impacts, providing additional support to the ankle and reducing strain and injury, according to Canadian podiatrist Tony Hu in an article in Bestlife magazine. This type of garment also absorbs moisture better, making it ideal for preventing fungus and blisters.
This type of socks incorporates support that helps keep the arches of your feet aligned. Experts emphasize the benefits they have for people with flat feet or who suffer from plantar fasciitis, since they reduce pain and contribute to improving balance. Without a doubt, they provide extra comfort and there are transparent models that adapt to all types of footwear and are barely noticeable.
After a certain age, it is common to suffer pain and swelling in the legs, especially if you have a job that requires you to spend long hours on your feet. Wearing compression stockings will help the blood in your legs to flow freely and prevent diseases of the vascular or lymphatic systems.
For people who suffer from circulation problems or have suffered a thrombosis, a podiatrist can provide stockings with a level of compression adapted to the patient to increase their effectiveness.
Diabetics tend to lose sensation in the soles of their feet, which increases the risk of wounds or ulcers. Luckily, there are socks with designs adapted to these people, with seamless closures on the fingers and the upper part to avoid friction and pressure points. Podiatrists also recommend that the color chosen for these be white, as this will be able to observe the symptoms of a skin problem, such as bleeding or drainage, associated with this lack of sensitivity.
With winter just around the corner, what better than sleeping in warm socks? Older adults tend to feel colder on their feet, so if it happens to you too, some thermal socks will give you the warmth you need and help improve your circulation.
