(Q) I am a 44 year old who is physically active with many familial and business responsibilities. Is there anything I can do to prevent foot problems?

(A) Preventative measures for those of us who are approaching or who have reached middle age can sometimes be futile. However, my recommendation is that you utilize as many of the preventative measures as possible to help minimize or even prevent future problems. Some of these measures include good foot hygiene, stretching before and after any physical activities, appropriate supportive shoe gear and even custom-made orthotics when medically necessary. While all of these measures are proven in medical literature to prevent or minimize problems, there are still no guarantees that you will prevent any and all future problems.

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