Painful Foot Joints
Alternate Names : Metatarsalgia
What can be done to prevent the disease?
Joint pain can be prevented by protecting the joint from further damage. This can be done by:
selecting shoes that fit comfortably
using over-the-counter arch supports
having custom-made supports, or orthotics, built in some cases
having custom-molded shoes made
detecting and treating diseases that affect the whole body, such as arthritis
Individuals should also follow sports safety principles when exercising or participating in sports.
What are the long-term effects of the disease?
The long-term effects of painful feet and joints can keep a person from performing their usual daily routine. It can also keep them from exercising, even from something as simple as walking. This may lead to weight gain, loss of bone mass, loss of cardiovascular fitness, and general disability. The long-term effects of arthritis include increasing deformity of the joints and increasing disability.
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