Dr. Christopher Segler is an award-winning foot and ankle surgeon and member of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce practicing at the Ankle & Foot Center of Chattanooga. For more information about heel pain, bunions, ingrown toenails and ankle pain, and other common causes of foot pain, you can order a FREE copy of his book, My Fit Feet, by calling toll free => (888) 701-6099 or visit http:www.ChattanoogaFootSurgeon.com.
All over the media, there are reports of hard economic times. The newspaper, radio and and television stories abound with reports that the stock market lost over $8 trillion in equity this year. Powerful corporate stocks like GM and Merrill Lynch are collapsing. The FDIC is currently compiling a list of banks they will be forced to close during the next 12 months and are preparing for a coming wave of bank failures.
With so much financial uncertainty in the air, businesses large and small need to take special care to avoid lost productivity, business interruptions, and employee absenteeism. These days profit margins run thin, and all businesses need their employees to be as productive and happy as possible.
As a Podiatrist, it seems people are more likely than ever to come into my office to have their foot pain treated. When times get tough, it seems that people develop a sense of urgency to treat minor complaints such as heel pain, bunions, ingrown toenails and ankle pain. These are some of the most common problems that I come across in my office. Patients will often say, "I just can't afford to be off work right now." With so much corporate downsizing, lay-offs, and business shut downs, people are nervous. The typically worker seems concerned that if they start to need time off from work, this might put their jobs in jeopardy.
Many people work on their feet and this can take a toll. Musculoskeletal complaints like foot and ankle pain commonly result in disability, lost-work time, and reduced job performance. 25% of all female airline check-in counter clerks reported foot pain in one study.
Most types of foot pain are easily preventable and treatable. Common sense can go a long way. Be sure to wear supportive sensible shoes. If you start experiencing foot pain have it evaluated by a podiatrist. Don't miss work unnecessarily. Many times foot pain starts out small and gets worse. Often times, the longer you to have it treated, the worse it gets and the more prolonged the recovery.
Even though the financial news reports may be dreary. It doesn't have to affect all of us. Thankfully, most Americans have enjoyable jobs that they help them provide all the needs for their families. By staying in shape and taking care of your feet, no one should have to miss work or worry about lost productivity in their businesses.
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