Foot Changes as you Age

As you get older, it is normal for your feet to experience some changes. Here are a few of the common ones:

Feet spread out. This will most likely affect your shoe size. Be sure to measure feet before buying shoes, instead of relying on the size you typically buy.

The bottoms of feet loose the fat pads that provide cushion to the feet. The heel pad is the area most affected. This can make feet vulnerable to pain and injury.

Skin becomes thinner and loses elasticity. This can make you more prone to injury and infections.

Ligaments and tendons lose their elasticity. This can reduce flexibility and/or reduce joint motion.

Cartilage can break down. This can cause joint inflammation and arthritis.

Nails can get thick and brittle. This can cause nails to split and break.

Start caring for your feet at an early age. If changes occur that cause concern to you, speak to a physician about what can be done. 

Image by Ale Art. Feet. (2013). Flickr.