Doctor's reminder: Don't forget to pay attention to foot health walking | activities | health during "special forces style tourism"
Recently, "special forces style tourism" and "City Walk" have become very popular, but a large amount of walking activities have led to some people suffering from plantar fasciitis.
The reporter learned from some medical institutions in Jilin that recently, hospitals have treated multiple patients who experienced pain in the soles, knees, and other areas due to excessive walking or improper exercise. Doctors remind that during travel, a large amount of walking activities are often carried out for several hours a day and for multiple consecutive days, which brings enormous pressure to the feet. Especially for people with flat feet, the elderly, and adolescents who are still in the developmental stage, it is more likely to cause acute plantar fasciitis or pain in the waist, hip, knee, ankle and other areas, and should be taken seriously.
Ms. Yan, who was seeking medical treatment at the Sports Medicine Department of the First Hospital of Jilin University, told reporters that she took her child on a trip during the holiday, climbed two mountains, walked tens of thousands of steps every day, and after returning home for a few days, her feet suddenly hurt so much that she couldn't land on the ground. Song Zhiming, Director of the Department of Sports Medicine at the First Hospital of Jilin University, introduced that plantar fasciitis, also known as plantar fasciitis, is a sterile inflammation at the junction of the medial calcaneal nodules in the plantar fascia, and is a common cause of heel pain. Due to prolonged walking or running, the plantar muscles and their fascia are repeatedly and excessively stretched, resulting in local muscle and fascia strain. "Some people exercise less regularly and suddenly increase their physical activity during travel, which can easily lead to acute inflammation and pain," said Song Zhiming.
Song Zhiming reminds that not only during travel, but also in daily life, foot health cannot be ignored, especially among teenagers. Currently, there are many teenagers in China who suffer from flat feet. These children are more prone to falling, walking or bouncing, and have weakened weight-bearing abilities in daily activities. They are prone to phenomena such as foot eversion and walking out of shape. In severe cases, they can also cause scoliosis, which is a health hazard that cannot be ignored in their growth and development. "After being diagnosed with flat feet before the age of 12, corrective treatment can be carried out through surgery, using arch supported insoles, and other methods. The earlier the treatment, the better the effect," said Song Zhiming.
For adult patients with arch collapse, Song Zhiming also suggests using arch supported insoles and avoiding excessive exercise. After hiking, long-distance running, and hiking, it is important to strengthen foot relaxation and massage, and ensure adequate rest to avoid foot pain.