4 ways to reduce foot pain and fall risk

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Avoid shoes that have seams over areas of pain, such as a bunion. 1

Avoid shoes that curl over the top because they can catch on carpets and cause you to fall 2

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Pick Flat Shoes vs. High Heels 3 Left Image courtesy of http://www.siamese-dream.com/

Laced vs. Slip-on Shoes 4 Left image courtesy of http://slamxhype.com/;

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Sources: •  American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Survey

http://www.aofas.org/Pages/Home.aspx

•  Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists of Arizonahttp://www.advancedfootankle.com/library/1959/FactsAboutShoes.html