Active Lifestyles promote Compressed Morbidity

Active Lifestyles promote Compressed Morbidity

Thanks to modern technological advancements in medicine, people are living much longer than they did one hundred years ago. Regardless of medical advancements, however, those who live healthy and active lifestyles have nonetheless been proven to live not only longer, but better. Those who lead active lifestyles experience compressed morbidity, meaning that the decline of health during the later stages of life occurs at a later and faster rate. Instead of reaching middle age and experiencing deteriorating health over a longer period of time, those with compressed morbidity reach their later stages of life in better health before experiencing a shorter period of health decline. 

Maintaining a healthy weight and an active lifestyle can promote not only foot health, but overall health. To learn more, speak with Dr. Michael H. Wynn, DPM of Foot Care Associates of Texas. Dr. Wynn will provide you with quality podiatric care.  

Obesity and your Feet

Since your feet are what support your entire weight when standing, any additional weight can result in pain and swelling. Being overweight is one of the main contributors to foot complications.

Problems & Complications

Extra Weight – Even putting on just a few extra pounds could create serious complications for your feet. As your weight increases, your balance and body will shift, creating new stresses on your feet. This uneven weight distribution can cause pain, even while doing the simplest tasks, such as walking.

Diabetes – People who are overweight are at serious risk of developing type-2 diabetes, which has a drastic impact on the health of your feet. As you get older, your diabetes might worsen, which could lead to loss of feeling in your feet, sores, and bruises. You could also become more prone to various infections.

Plantar fasciitis – Pressure and stress that is placed on muscles, joints, and tendons can trigger plantar fasciitis, which is an inflammation of tissue that forms along the bottom of the foot. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office located in Kingwood, TX. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.

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