Why foot health is vital to physically active aging by Rick Mende, MBA, BA

Exercise. Work. Leisure activities. Or day-to-day routines. If people are mobile, most of the activities in which they participate require contact between the ground and their feet. As a result, the condition of their feet may largely determine whether or not they can be physically active and enjoy their activity—both when they are younger, and especially as they age. Yet it’s more difficult to maintain good foot health than health and wellness professionals might think.