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podiatrists' foot facts
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Podiatrists and Sports Medicine
Doctors are consulted and maintain ongoing relationships with New Balance to ensure their
shoes continue to offer the ultimate in support, control and stability needed to reduce the
risk of injury.
Many New Balance shoes have received special recognition by the American Podiatric Medical
Association.
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did you know... |
- 25 to 40% of all people have foot problems, mostly caused by improperly fitting
footwear.
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- 72% of Canadians wear shoes that don't fit properly, and the majority of those are
too short and too wide.
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- One in three of all foot problems have been treated with surgery, one fifth have
had other treatment and the rest have been untreated.
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- So called "flat feet" is the most common problem perceived -- about five
times more common than high arch feet.
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- Other common problems vary by age group but include plantar callouses and warts,
ingrown toenails, corns, bunions, and hammer toes.
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- Other than flat feet or high-arch feet, other problems are rare under 15 years of
age, suggesting that age and environment are factors in the appearance of these
disorders.
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- An estimated 4 to 7% of the adult population have foot problems that need some
sort of special footwear.
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