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Keeping Your Feet Safe and Healthy While Working

Bare FeetSince your feet bare the brunt of your weight, it is important to take extra precautions while working to protect your feet from harm.  When your job requires you to stand on your feet for a long period of time, work in potentially hazardous areas, or with potentially hazardous materials, you have some risk of foot injury.  Productive workers depend on their ability to walk and move about safely, with ease and comfort.  According to the National Safety Council, there are about 120,000 job-related foot injuries in any given year, with one-third of them being toe injuries.

Follow Proper Guidelines

While you are off the job, there are a few steps you can take to protect your feet, including:
  • Wash your feet daily
  • Dry thoroughly
  • Check your feet for corns, calluses, and cracks
  • Keep your feet warm
  • Trim your toenails straight across
  • Visit your Reston
  • Wear protective footwear for each activity
 
On the other hand, when you are working it is important to follow the following:
  • Develop safe work habits and attitudes
  • Be aware of the hazards of your job
  • Practice proper measures 
  • Be alert and watch for hidden hazards
  • Watch out for other workers’ safety
  • Follow the rule and don’t cut corners

Wear Protective Footwear

Safety shoes were created to protect your feet, help prevent injuries to them, and to reduce the severity of your injuries should one occur while at work.  According to the National Safety Council, it is estimated that only one out of four victims of job-related foot injury wear any type of safety shoe or boot.  Your feet are the most valuable part of your body and are constantly subjected to injury in the work place.  With many potential work hazards, it is important that you discuss with your supervisor the safety shoe, boot, or other protective equipment that you need for your protection.
 
Your Reston is specially trained in the diagnosis and treatment of all manners of foot conditions.  Visit Reston, Manassas & Leesburg Foot and Ankle Centers if you experience any work injury or if you have any further questions on how to properly care for your feet. 

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Locations

Reston Foot and Ankle Center
1760 Reston Pkwy, Suite 310
Reston, VA 20190
Phone (703) 437-6333
Fax: (703) 437-7837

Manassas Foot and Ankle Center
8577A Sudley Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
Phone (703) 368-7166
Fax: (703) 368-5103

Office Hours

Reston Foot and Ankle Center
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Manassas Foot and Ankle Center
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm