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Though they may not seem it, feet are remarkably complex. Each foot contains
26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments.
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The feet contain over 250,000 sweat glands that excrete over a cup of moisture
each day.
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The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, which adds up to about 185,000 kilometres in a lifetime or around the circumference of the earth four times!
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It is particularly important that women wear correctly fitting footwear as on average they walk over 4 kilometres further than men every day!
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Foot pain is very common; around 80% of adults will experience it at one time
or another.
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Just as carpal tunnel syndrome can develop in the wrist, a similarly painful condition called tarsal tunnel syndrome can afflict the foot.
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In addition to its many other health benefits, loss of excess weight can help prevent foot pain by reducing stress on the feet. |
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To view a range of possible solutions to your foot complaint, browse the products and services available at the Foot Power clinic. |