Why Are Your Feet So Important?

Both feet (combined) make up for 25% of the body’s bones, 18% of joints and 6% of the muscles. In our lifetime, the average person walks approximately 100,000 miles.
But all too often, we do not place the same emphasis on looking after our feet as we do on other parts of our body. “Keeping your feet healthy should be part of your daily routine.” says Sarah Curran, principal lecturer in podiatry at Cardiff Metropolitan University. “Just because they are furthest away from your eyes should not mean you neglect them!”