One common question you may start hearing this time of the year is “what are your new year’s resolutions?” The holiday season is a wonderful time to exchange presents, conversations, and visit with loved ones. But the new year is all about you! We sat down with our team of specialists to discuss tips and tricks for our patients to seamlessly incorporate into their new year’s resolutions. 

A good place to start is to start thinking about this past year, are there any changes you would like to make? Would you like to add to your daily routine or start a new hobby? Would you like to maintain healthier feet in the new year? If you said yes, to any of the above questions, keep reading this blog!

Pace Yourself

Change does not occur overnight. Give yourself time to adjust to changes you may be making. Our specialists recommend starting by incorporating one change daily for a week, if you can maintain this activity (and it is working for you) then you can add in another! Instead of giving up, take a day off and start again tomorrow with something new! This is going to be trial and error for most–

Stick To a Daily Foot Care Regime

We share basic, beginner foot care guideline’s on our website. If you are interested in adding more foot care steps to your routine, we share an extensive podiatrist-recommended foot care regime that includes an at-home foot soak recipe!

Evaluate Footwear

Our team of specialists recommends that you should replace your shoes after every 500 miles, 6-8 months, or once they become loose and unsupportive. The more frequently you wear your shoes, the faster the pair may wear out. For tips on how to buy the best footwear, visit our website!

Schedule Your Annual Exams

It is always important to meet with your podiatrist once a year, at the least. If you experience any of the following symptoms, please contact our office:

• Persistence pain in your feet or ankles
• Changes in the nails or skin on your foot
• Severe cracking, or peeling on the heel or foot
• Blisters on your feet
• Signs of infection
• Any concerns about your feet and ankles

To schedule an appointment at our Cromwell, Connecticut office please call (860)-632-5499 or visit our website for more information.