Archivos mensuales: Enero 2014

Your feet and Winter Sports

In the winter months with all the rain and cold it is easy to decide to hibernate indoors.  Of course this is easily forgiven but fresh air and exercise are the best remedy for the winter blues.

More and more people now look forward to a winter break in the mountains to enjoy skiing, snowboarding, walking and all the other great outdoor pursuits available.  Skiing is a fantastic all-round exercise but it can be very hard on the feet, ankles and knees as these act as shock absorbers and brakes.  It is very important to warm up properly and protect yourself when whizzing around the mountain.

The most common foot problems include:

Sprains, twists and strains.  Skiing and winter sports place a huge demand on your knees ankles and feet.

Diabetes.  This often affects circulation and can be made