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Fallen arches or flat feet
Caused by the wearing of boots and insoles without adequate levels of arch support.
Sweaty feet
Generally a problem for workers in hot and humid environments or those with highly strenuous jobs.
Sprains and breaks
Caused by slippery floors and incorrect footwear.
The foot and ankle is an incredibly complex mechanism which contains;
The foot and ankle contain:
▪ 26 individual bones
▪ 33 joints
Ligaments (tissues that connect bones to other bones)
▪ More than 100 muscles
▪ Tendons
▪ Blood vessels
▪ Nerves
▪ Skin & tissue
