Healthy Feet Incompatible With Fat
Obesity can lead to foot amputations, warns a podiatry organization in Australia. This is "particularly [true of] those patients who have diabetes, because they can lose feeling in their feet and sustain injuries, which can get infected and sometimes require amputation," said Brenden Brown, vice president of the Australasian Podiatry Council. And, he said, most people are completely unaware of the feet-fat connection.
In a trend similar to that in the United States, 72 percent of middle-aged Australian men and 58 percent of middle-aged women are now obese or overweight, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Brown, a podiatrist for the past 13 years, has personal experience to back up his warning on obesity. Over the last three years, he lost 55 pounds.
In addition, in his practice he has seen terrible obesity-caused foot conditions. Furthermore, he said, fully half of his current patients have conditions connected with being overweight. Obesity can be reversed by lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise far more easily than cancer, the podiatrist said.
"The problem is," Brown continued, "people start their health kick and commit to doing some exercise, but after just a few sessions, due to their weight, they will experience foot soreness and give up. Before I lost weight, I found walking and other activity uncomfortable and painful, so I stopped. Once you stop activity, you get further into the obesity cycle."
The way to address this syndrome, Brown said, is to ask a podiatrist's professional opinion on appropriate footwear, which can then be fitted. "Obesity puts extra pressure on the joints in the feet, leading to pain and problems in the way the foot aligns during walking, running and other physical activities," he said. "Early diagnosis of weight-related problems can help to prevent severe foot nerve damage."
Disclaimer
Featured Doctors
Obesity Surgery Peekskill
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: 888-468-9351
Obesity Surgery Yonkers
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: 888-468-9351
Diagnostic Testing Services Bronxville, Eastchester, New York
Outpatient Services | Laboratory & Pathology Services
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: (888) 281-4612
Integrative Medicine Fairfield, Connecticut
Associates in Family Chiropractic & Natural Health Care, P.C.
156 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
Call: (203) 242-0165
Obesity Surgery Yonkers
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: 888-468-9351
Obesity Surgery Peekskill
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: 888-468-9351
Weight Loss Surgeon Eastchester, Westchester County, New York
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: 888-468-9351
Testing for Breast Cancer MRI/ CT Scan Pelham
Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | Women's Imaging Center
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: (888) 544-1169
Mammogram Testing MRI/ CT Scan Larchmont
Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | Women's Imaging Center
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: (888) 544-1169
Obesity Surgery Center Westchester, New York
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: 888-468-9351
Fibromyalgia Treatment Las Vegas
Daniel Royal
Royal Medical Clinic
9065 S. Pecos Rd., Ste. 250
Henderson, NV 89074
Call: 888-664-7161
Bunions NYC
Manhattan Podiatry Associates, PC
Manhattan Podiatry Associates, PC
133 East 54th Street
New York, NY 10022
Call: 888-289-5117
Diagnostic Testing Services Bronxville, Eastchester, New York
Outpatient Services | Laboratory & Pathology Services
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: (888) 281-4612
Mammogram Testing MRI/ CT Scan Larchmont
Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | Women's Imaging Center
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: (888) 544-1169
Obesity Surgery Center Westchester, New York
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: 888-468-9351
Gastric Bypass Surgery Westchester, New York
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: 888-468-9351
Mammogram Testing MRI/ CT Scan Larchmont
Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | Women's Imaging Center
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: (888) 544-1169
Medical Testing Services Westchester County, New York
Outpatient Services | Laboratory & Pathology Services
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: (888) 281-4612
Testing for Breast Cancer MRI/ CT Scan Pelham
Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | Women's Imaging Center
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: (888) 544-1169
Testing for Breast Cancer MRI/ CT Scan Pelham
Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | Women's Imaging Center
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: (888) 544-1169
Gastric Bypass Yonkers, New York
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: 888-468-9351
Bariatric Surgery NY
John L Holup, DO
Beth Israel Medical Center - PACC
10 E Union Square Ste., 2N
New York, NY 10003
Call: (888) 762-2167
Gastric Bypass Surgeon NYC
Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
Center for Metabolic & Weight Loss Surgery
Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Ave, 6th Fl., Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call: 888-838-9148
Gastric Bypass Surgery Westchester, New York
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: 888-468-9351
Bariatric Surgery Uptown Manhattan, NYC
Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
Center for Metabolic & Weight Loss Surgery
Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Ave, 6th Fl., Room 620
New York City, NY 10032
Call: 888-838-9148
Weight Loss Surgeon Eastchester, Westchester County, New York
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: 888-468-9351
Weight Loss Surgery Bronx, New York City
Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
Center for Metabolic & Weight Loss Surgery
Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Ave, 6th Fl., Room 620
New York City, NY 10032
Call: 888-838-9148
Gastric Bypass Manhattan, NYC
Elliot Goodman
Beth Israel Medical Center
6th Floor 1st Ave & 16th St
New York City, NY 10003
Call: 888-351-8607
Gastric Bypass Yonkers, New York
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: 888-468-9351
Medical Testing Services Westchester County, New York
Outpatient Services | Laboratory & Pathology Services
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: (888) 281-4612
Specialities
- Acupuncture
- Alternative Medicine
- Bariatric Surgery
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Surgery
- Cancer Treatment
- Cardiology
- Chiropractic
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Endocrinology
- Facial Enhancement
- Fertility Treatment
- Foot Specialist
- Foot Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- General Surgery
- Geriatrics
- Hair Replacement
- Hematology
- Infectious Diseases
- Infertility Treatment
- Integrative Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- LASIK
- Laser Hair Removal
- Medical Editorial Board
- Medical Spa
- Medical Testing
- Neurology
- Neuropathy
- Nursing Home Services
- Nutrition and Diet
- Obstetrician & Gynecology
- Oncology & Cancer
- Oncology Center
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Pain Management
- Physical Therapy
- Plastic Surgery
- Podiatry
- Spinal Decompression
- Spine Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Stem Cell Therapy
- Thoracic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Vein Surgery
- Weight Loss