LUMBERTON — April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and a time when the experts at Southeastern Wound Healing Center suggest people take a moment to stand up for their feet.

Right now, 6.7 million Americans are living with a chronic wound, and more than 2 million of those are suffering from a diabetic foot ulcer.

Southeastern Wound Healing Center, an affiliate of Southeastern Health, treats chronic foot and leg wounds that are often caused by underlying conditions such as diabetes and vascular disease. Some of the primary risk factors for wounds of the feet include neuropathy, deformity of the foot, history of foot ulceration, absent or diminished pulses and prior amputation.

Healogics manages Southeastern Wound Healing Center, which specializes in the treatment of chronic wounds and non-responsive conditions.

There are preventative measures everyone can do to improve foot health. Southeastern Wound Healing Center offers the following foot care tips:

— Check your feet for red spots, cuts, swelling, blisters, sores or other injuries daily.

— Wash your feet every day and dry them with care, especially between the toes.

— Trim your toenails as needed after you’ve washed and dried your feet.

— Wear properly fitting shoes that do not rub or pinch your feet.

— Always wear socks or stockings with your shoes, and never walk barefoot or while wearing just socks.

Physical activity can help increase circulation in your feet. Consult your health-care team to see which physical activity is right for you.

Take off your socks at your next check-up, and alert your doctor to any problems with your feet.

Health-care professionals urge everyone to take time this month, which is National Foot Health Awareness Month, to ensure their feet are in good shape.
https://www.robesonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/web1_SeHealth-foot.jpgHealth-care professionals urge everyone to take time this month, which is National Foot Health Awareness Month, to ensure their feet are in good shape.
April is National FootHealth Awareness Month

Staff report