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WINTER FEET: Too hot or too cold?
The return of winter weather brings the need for boots in
order to keep feet warm and dry. With the increase of
layers and thermal materials, overheating occurs very
quickly and can cause sweating. The hands, feet and
armpits are the most common areas for producing sweat.
At the same time, and when faced with cold weather, our
bodies automatically draw more blood to our bodies’ core
and internal organs, while constricting blood flow to the
skin’s surface and extremities. Especially when making trips,
whether going from indoors to outdoors, it can be
particularly challenging to keep your feet warm and dry
during cold weather.
Winter shoes need to be both waterproof and breathable.
Leaky shoes inevitably lead to wet and freezing feet, while
shoes with too-good of an insulation barrier can prevent
sweat from escaping, creating a moist environment inside
the shoe. The balance is to try and reduce humidity, as
water has strong thermal conductivity – meaning, that it lets
heat escape.
Look for well-fitting shoes with two or three layers, and
adequate space to move toes. Air has poor heat
conductivity and as such, it traps heat and helps it circulate.
Shoes with thick soles are also a must, as they help keep
your feet off the cold ground.
If your feet are cold regardless of temperature, systemic
factors maybe the cause. Conditions such as anemia,
thyroid problems, Raynaud’s disease, hypertension, lupus,
rheumatoid arthritis and poor circulation, all contribute to
cold feet. If you suffer from any of these conditions, your
risk of developing cold-related injuries such as frost bite or
chilblains will increase. If you have suffered from cold
exposure and your feet still feel painful after 1-2 hours of
warming, you should see your family physician or visit us at
Omnifoot Clinic as soon as possible.
BURLINGTON FOOT CLINIC
Burlington Professional Centre
3155 Harvester Rd., Suite 103
905-333-8555
As always, no doctor referral
is necessary - call us!
Foot Care &
Orthotic Centre
Physiotherapy
Chiropractic
Relieve joint and muscle pain Restore and maintain functional
movement and pain relief
Sports Injury
Rehabilitation One-on-one water based,
assisted by our professionals
BURLINGTON REHAB CENTRE
Inside Cedar Springs Health Club
960 Cumberland Avenue
905-635-5711
www.omnifoot.com
Acupuncture
Relieve pain, improve sleep,
digestion and more
Aqua-Therapy
MILTON
OMNI Health and Rehab Centre
310 Main Street E., Suite 108
905-876-8885
www.omniclinic.ca