Professional Podiatric Foot Care

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Walking Tips

Walking has endless health benefits that include improving your balance and coordination as well as improving your mood, strengthening your bones and muscles and even preventing health conditions like Diabetes. However, if you’re not walking properly it can wreak havoc on your posture as well as your feet. At the office of Dr. Mark Forman, as much as our staff loves to see you for a visit, we also like to see you pain free. Next time you decide to go for a stroll through the neighborhood, take these walking tips into consideration.



  • Put on those walking shoes – The ideal shoe should be stable from side-to-side, well-cushioned, and it should enable you to walk smoothly.

  • Stride – Your stride should come naturally. As you master the correct walking posture (chest up, shoulders back) you’ll find your stride may become a little smaller as you start to walk faster. Plus, the more short, quick strides you take equal more work for your glutes.

  • Foot Action – Always walk heal to toe. Push off from your heel and roll through to your toe. Your heel should always strike the ground first and your toes should gently flex upward. The ideal foot action should be Heel-arch-ball-toe before completing the step and moving to the next one.


To learn about the conditions we treat and the services we provide at our office, visit www.azfootpain.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mark Forman in Scottsdale, AZ, call 480-423-8400.

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