We are half way through the 50+ lifestyle expo. I met a gentleman today who is 76 years of age and a marathon runner! Not was a marathon running, is a marathon runner. He has just returned from running the London Marathon in 5hrs and 33 mins, which he was disappointed with and will be completing the Hamilton and Adidas Auckland Marathon's before the end of the year. I didn't really feel I could offer this man advice on foot health! Instead I asked him to tell me how he has stayed so fit and injury free. Incredible!
What I enjoy about talking to this age group (50+) about foot health is that they realise that foot health equates to mobility. Maintaining mobility is paramount to maintaining Independence, which is something they are very interested in. We offered free foot checks and I would have screened about 100 people today. The most common foot problems;
- bunions
- heel pain
- corns
- ingrown or thickened toenails
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