12/10/2021
Wear (the right) shoes
It may seem counterintuitive and goes against what we’ve been taught, but wearing shoes, and the right ones for our feet, at home is super important. An independent survey commissioned by APodA of more than 1,000 people found most Australians (70 percent) who have changed their footwear during the pandemic have been wearing less supportive shoes or no shoes at all, with
one in three experiencing pain as a result.
“Without wearing a good shoe your feet and lower limbs are having to absorb all the shock. We spend far more time on our feet around home than we think,” says Caitlin, (APodA) spokesperson. “We encourage people to buy a good pair of correct fitting shoes just for home, which will prevent your knees and back from hurting.”
Endurance Athlete, mother and former Survivor contestant Samantha Gash, says wearing a good running shoe around the house is vital. “I’m always on the run, even at home, plus we have stairs in the house, so wearing a good sneaker is so important. One of my worst injuries didn’t even happen during exercise, it’s really easy to do, but takes a very long time to heal.”
