Your Feet in Nature - 5 most helpful tips
Autumn season is here and there’s no better time to start hiking than today. Unless, of course, you’re new to hiking. In that case, slow and steady wins the race - it’s a better idea to start when the weather cools down again. If you want to start preparing for autumn hiking adventures while keeping your foot and ankle health in mind, look no further!
As fun as hiking can be, it’s a quick and easy way to injure your feet and ankles when you’re not prepared. The activity of hiking relies primarily on your feet and ankles to carry you across distances filled with various terrains. Your travels might expose you to slippery, soft, rough, or uneven terrain. In the event that you fall and hurt your feet, you’re surrounded by hazards - insects, sharp sticks, jagged stones, poison ivy, the list goes on. This is why it’s so important to prepare for your travels!
Maple Springs Foot Center’s Podiatrists are behind you all the way. Check out our 5 most helpful tips and tricks to prepare for a foot and ankle friendly adventure!
Know your trail before you go. The internet is your friend - research your chosen trail to make sure it’s a match for your experience level.
Check the weather forecast daily before the trip. What you saw the forecast predicting last week might have changed entirely by the time you’re leaving for your trip!
Buy a first aid kit ahead of time and save the trouble of wishing you had bought it sooner when you need it the most.
Take a long, hard look at how long your hike will be, what the weather will look like, and how much water you think you’ll need. You can’t be too prepared here!
Make sure you have appropriate shoes that can handle your outing. Your old, unsupportive sneakers just won’t cut it.
If you’re experiencing any type of foot pain, don’t take any chances. Contact us today at (301)762-FEET (3338) or schedule an appointment at our convenient Gaithersburg, MD office.
