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 Did You Know?
 | There are 26 bones in each
foot, but only 204 bones in the entire body. |
| The foot is a complex
structure made up 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles and
tendons. |
| According to the American
Podiatric Medical Association, most Americans log 75,000 miles on
their feet by the time they reach the age of 50. |
| A 150-pound person walking one
mile exerts the equivalent of 63-1/2 tons -- 127,000 pounds -- on each
foot! |
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15 percent of people with
diabetes will experience a foot ulcer and between 14 and 24 percent
of those with a foot ulcer will require amputation. Each year, more
than 86,000 amputations are performed among people with diabetes.
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Osteoarthritis is the most common
type of arthritis, affecting an estimated 20.7 million adults in the
United States, mostly after age 45. It primarily affects the joint
cartilage. It usually affects the weight-bearing joints, such as the
feet. |
Foot Pain
is Not Normal. Don't Stand For It!
We demand a lot from our feet, and when they hurt, it affects every
aspect of our lives. You don't have to accept foot pain as a normal
aspect of life.
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