«It is very important that the population takes into account that any information received, in this case on foot health, must be provided by a professional who has completed these health studies and who has training that validates the recommendations provided. Not only do we find that these famous people are simply expressing their own opinions on what seems to have worked out for them and more they have no scientific basis, but we are dealing with people who diagnose and offer treatments. This is called intrusiveness”, the president of the ICOPCV, Pilar Nieto.
«Recently we have heard atrocities from TV presenters on national programs as well influencers with more than 70,000 Instagram followers ensuring how to correct hallux valgus or other types of foot pathologies with techniques that are not approved by the scientific community, which are not proven and which can lead to errors or spending money on products that are not really efficient”, has influenced Maite GarciaVice President of the ICOPCV.
Along with this, the podiatrists have highlighted that “the most serious thing” is not only that these people give advice, but also that they “deny and undermine the credibility of the treatments offered by qualified university professionals”.
Bunions errors
Related to bunionsfrom the ICOPCV guarantees it yes, they are hereditary, “even if they say no”. “That doesn’t mean yes or yes, if my mother or father have I will have. This means that I will be more willing to suffer from it and, of course, depending on the degree I have with prevention, I will be able to avoid its appearance or delay it,” explained Maite García.
interdigital separators
Over the silicone toe separatorspodiatrists assure that they do not cure, they treat absolutely nothing, and that only stretch the intrinsic muscles of the foot. Furthermore, they specify that only custom-made silicone orthoses have been scientifically described as having corrective and palliative effects.
Walking barefoot is not always good
As far as going barefoot, experts agree that this not win-winsince there are people with underlying pathologies in which it can be even harmful to walk barefoot or wear minimalist footwear.
thin, flat shoes
With regard to extremely thin and flat footwear, the College stressed that this type of footwear isn’t for everyone either. Its use in adults, in fact, must be accompanied by a progressive adaptation of at least one year. “On some occasions, we’ve come to see plantar fat atrophy, Achilles tendinopathy, and neuritis,” said Pilar Nieto.
In relation to loose footwear, podiatrists explained that the suitability of this type of shoe This is nothing new and it is they who have spent years advocating for commercial brands the importance of creating designs that respect the natural width of the foot.
On children’s feet, in this case podiatrists insist that the pediatric patient be evaluated by a specialist, because not all children develop equally nor do they have the same genetics, so their assessment must be individualized.
