Posted on January 30, 2008 in Foot Care Tips
Lets find out how fit are your feet. All you have to do is to take a simple quiz and determine your foot fitness. Get started -
1. When did you last have a pedicure?
- Last month
- Last year
- Never
2. How do you cut your nails?
- Cut your nails straight across
- Cut your nails at corners so that you could round off the edges
- Cut them haphazardly
3. Do you moisturize your feet?
- Yes everyday.
- Sometimes
- Never
4. Are you over-weight?
- No.
- A few extra pounds.
- Very over-weight with my BMI over 30.
5. What kind of physical activities do you indulge in?
- I go for a walk very often
- I do the general home work, walking around, cleaning etc.
- I have a desk job that doesn’t require me to move around much.
6. Do you have hair on your toes?
- Yes I do, a lot of them.
- Yes, just a little bit.
- No, I don’t.
7. Do you feel pain in any part of your feet i.e heel, arch, ball of the foot etc?
- No, I don’t.
- Yes, sometimes, when I do a stressful physical activity or walk for long hours.
- Yes, everytime I walk.
8. Do you have problems like diabetes or arthritis?
- No, I don’t.
- Yes, I have one of these problems.
- Yes I have both these problems.
9. Have you had a foot injury in the span of last six months?
- No, I didn’t.
- Yes, I did, but it was a minor injury. All’s well now.
- Yes, I did. It was a severe injury. I still have difficulties walking.
10. Do you stretch and exercise your toes often?
- Yes, I do.
- Sometimes, I just pull them till they produce a crackling sound.
- No, I never stretch my toes.
11. When did you last visit a Chiropodist?
- May be a year ago.
- Can’t remember.
- I never visited one.
Results
Mostly A’s – Congrats. You have very healthy feet owing to your healthy lifestyle and the care that you give your feet. Make sure you visit a Chiropodist often and keep your feet in good health.
Mostly B’s – It’s time to pay attention to your feet. You are in a moderate risk category. You need a few lifestyle changes and need to incorporate exercise in your daily schedule. Do visit a Chiropodist for a thorough examination and advise.
Mostly C’s – Your feet need immediate care. See a Chiropodist as soon as possible to resolve your problems before they get worse.
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