Chris speaking on ABC Radio 774
Hear Chris with Hilary Harper on ABC Radio 774
Saturday 29th October 2011 – (7.20am to 7.45am)
TOPIC: Spring racing and ladies footwear
Christopher Wheeler, Accredited Podiatrist of the Brunswick and Sandringham Foot Clinics will be discussing foot wear and the spring racing carnival (among other foot problems). Learn how to limit the risk of aching, damaged feet and survive spring racing!
All ladies like to dress up for the races and their footwear usually represents quite an investment! Whilst high heels look elegant they can leave some women with terrible aching feet, blisters and damaged toes, not to mention sore backs.
If you are not used to wearing high heels all day a ‘wedge’ heel is a sensible option. This will provide greater support and stability, less strain on your feet and be easier to walk in.
There is nothing worse than seeing a lady wobbling in a pair of high heels which are obviously hurting her. To limit the pain a few basic staples should be purchased beforehand;
- Gel forefoot pads to comfort the forefeet,especially if the heels are high
- Ballet flats folded and in the handbag ready for the end of the day. Once your feet are already aching the damage has been done, don’t make it worse by travelling home in your high heels until you can no longer walk! Change into those ballet flats to travel home and give your feet a break.
- Once home, give your feet a long soak in a basin of tepid water with some Epsom salts.
- Try not to wear high heels again for a couple of days.