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Interesting Fact #
About Your Feet
structure that contain 26 bones, 33 joints,
and more than 100 muscles, tendons & ligaments."; break; case 2: echo "The 52 bones in your feet make up one quarter
of all the bones in your body. When they are out
of alignment, so is the rest of your body."; break; case 3: echo "There are approximately 250,000 sweat glands in
a pair of feet, and they excrete as much as half a
pint of moisture each day."; break; case 4: echo "The soles of your feet contain more sweat glands
and sensory nerve endings per square centimeter than
any other part of the body."; break; case 5: echo "Buying shoes is best done during the afternoon. Your
feet tend to swell a little during the day, so it’s
best to try on shoes then."; break; case 6: echo "Women are 4 times more likely to have foot problems
than men are, mostly due to footwear."; break; case 7: echo "A 2½ inch high heel can increase the load on the
forefoot by 75%."; break; case 8: echo "Many people have one foot larger than the other, so
it’s best to fit the larger one while standing."; break; case 9: echo "The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day,
which add up to 115,000 miles in a lifetime – more
than 4 times the circumference of the globe."; break; case 10: echo "During an average day of walking, the total forces on
your feet can total hundreds of tons, equivalent to
an average of a fully loaded cement truck."; break; case 11: echo "Walking is the best exercise for your feet. It
contributes to your general health by improving
circulation and weight control."; break; case 12: echo "Standing in one spot is far more tiring than walking
because the demands are being made on the same few
muscles for a longer length of time."; break; case 13: echo "Foot ailments can be your first sign of more serious
medical problems. Conditions like arthritis, diabetes,
nerve and circulatory disorders can show initial
symptoms in your feet."; break; case 14: echo "Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in
America, including in your feet."; break; case 15: echo "Podiatric physicians are 4 times less likely to use
costly services than other physicians"; break; case 16: echo "75% of Americans will experience foot problems at one
time or another in their lives."; break; case 17: echo "About 19% of the US population has an average of
1.4-foot problems each year."; break; case 18: echo "About 5% of the US population has fungal foot
infections each year."; break; case 19: echo "About 5% of the US population has ingrown toenail
problems each year."; break; case 20: echo "About 5% of the US population has corns or calluses each
year. They are less likely to receive treatment and more
likely to continue having problems without treatment."; break; case 21: echo "About 6% of US population has foot injuries, bunions,
flat feet or fallen arches each year."; break; case 22: echo "About 60% of all foot & ankle injuries aged 17 or older
are ankle strains or sprains."; break; case 23: echo "About 65% of diabetics develop some form of nerve damage,
which can lead to lower limb amputation. Approximately
56,000 people a year lose their foot or leg due to
diabetes."; break; case 24: echo "Heel pain and ingrown toenails are the most common
problems researched."; break; case 25: echo "Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is a very common reason for
feeling pain and burning in their feet."; } ?> -
Interesting Fact #
About Your Feet
structure that contain 26 bones, 33 joints,
and more than 100 muscles, tendons & ligaments."; break; case 2: echo "The 52 bones in your feet make up one quarter
of all the bones in your body. When they are out
of alignment, so is the rest of your body."; break; case 3: echo "There are approximately 250,000 sweat glands in
a pair of feet, and they excrete as much as half a
pint of moisture each day."; break; case 4: echo "The soles of your feet contain more sweat glands
and sensory nerve endings per square centimeter than
any other part of the body."; break; case 5: echo "Buying shoes is best done during the afternoon. Your
feet tend to swell a little during the day, so it’s
best to try on shoes then."; break; case 6: echo "Women are 4 times more likely to have foot problems
than men are, mostly due to footwear."; break; case 7: echo "A 2½ inch high heel can increase the load on the
forefoot by 75%."; break; case 8: echo "Many people have one foot larger than the other, so
it’s best to fit the larger one while standing."; break; case 9: echo "The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day,
which add up to 115,000 miles in a lifetime – more
than 4 times the circumference of the globe."; break; case 10: echo "During an average day of walking, the total forces on
your feet can total hundreds of tons, equivalent to
an average of a fully loaded cement truck."; break; case 11: echo "Walking is the best exercise for your feet. It
contributes to your general health by improving
circulation and weight control."; break; case 12: echo "Standing in one spot is far more tiring than walking
because the demands are being made on the same few
muscles for a longer length of time."; break; case 13: echo "Foot ailments can be your first sign of more serious
medical problems. Conditions like arthritis, diabetes,
nerve and circulatory disorders can show initial
symptoms in your feet."; break; case 14: echo "Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in
America, including in your feet."; break; case 15: echo "Podiatric physicians are 4 times less likely to use
costly services than other physicians"; break; case 16: echo "75% of Americans will experience foot problems at one
time or another in their lives."; break; case 17: echo "About 19% of the US population has an average of
1.4-foot problems each year."; break; case 18: echo "About 5% of the US population has fungal foot
infections each year."; break; case 19: echo "About 5% of the US population has ingrown toenail
problems each year."; break; case 20: echo "About 5% of the US population has corns or calluses each
year. They are less likely to receive treatment and more
likely to continue having problems without treatment."; break; case 21: echo "About 6% of US population has foot injuries, bunions,
flat feet or fallen arches each year."; break; case 22: echo "About 60% of all foot & ankle injuries aged 17 or older
are ankle strains or sprains."; break; case 23: echo "About 65% of diabetics develop some form of nerve damage,
which can lead to lower limb amputation. Approximately
56,000 people a year lose their foot or leg due to
diabetes."; break; case 24: echo "Heel pain and ingrown toenails are the most common
problems researched."; break; case 25: echo "Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is a very common reason for
feeling pain and burning in their feet."; } ?> -
Interesting Fact #
About Your Feet
structure that contain 26 bones, 33 joints,
and more than 100 muscles, tendons & ligaments."; break; case 2: echo "The 52 bones in your feet make up one quarter
of all the bones in your body. When they are out
of alignment, so is the rest of your body."; break; case 3: echo "There are approximately 250,000 sweat glands in
a pair of feet, and they excrete as much as half a
pint of moisture each day."; break; case 4: echo "The soles of your feet contain more sweat glands
and sensory nerve endings per square centimeter than
any other part of the body."; break; case 5: echo "Buying shoes is best done during the afternoon. Your
feet tend to swell a little during the day, so it’s
best to try on shoes then."; break; case 6: echo "Women are 4 times more likely to have foot problems
than men are, mostly due to footwear."; break; case 7: echo "A 2½ inch high heel can increase the load on the
forefoot by 75%."; break; case 8: echo "Many people have one foot larger than the other, so
it’s best to fit the larger one while standing."; break; case 9: echo "The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day,
which add up to 115,000 miles in a lifetime – more
than 4 times the circumference of the globe."; break; case 10: echo "During an average day of walking, the total forces on
your feet can total hundreds of tons, equivalent to
an average of a fully loaded cement truck."; break; case 11: echo "Walking is the best exercise for your feet. It
contributes to your general health by improving
circulation and weight control."; break; case 12: echo "Standing in one spot is far more tiring than walking
because the demands are being made on the same few
muscles for a longer length of time."; break; case 13: echo "Foot ailments can be your first sign of more serious
medical problems. Conditions like arthritis, diabetes,
nerve and circulatory disorders can show initial
symptoms in your feet."; break; case 14: echo "Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in
America, including in your feet."; break; case 15: echo "Podiatric physicians are 4 times less likely to use
costly services than other physicians"; break; case 16: echo "75% of Americans will experience foot problems at one
time or another in their lives."; break; case 17: echo "About 19% of the US population has an average of
1.4-foot problems each year."; break; case 18: echo "About 5% of the US population has fungal foot
infections each year."; break; case 19: echo "About 5% of the US population has ingrown toenail
problems each year."; break; case 20: echo "About 5% of the US population has corns or calluses each
year. They are less likely to receive treatment and more
likely to continue having problems without treatment."; break; case 21: echo "About 6% of US population has foot injuries, bunions,
flat feet or fallen arches each year."; break; case 22: echo "About 60% of all foot & ankle injuries aged 17 or older
are ankle strains or sprains."; break; case 23: echo "About 65% of diabetics develop some form of nerve damage,
which can lead to lower limb amputation. Approximately
56,000 people a year lose their foot or leg due to
diabetes."; break; case 24: echo "Heel pain and ingrown toenails are the most common
problems researched."; break; case 25: echo "Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is a very common reason for
feeling pain and burning in their feet."; } ?> -
Interesting Fact #
About Your Feet
structure that contain 26 bones, 33 joints,
and more than 100 muscles, tendons & ligaments."; break; case 2: echo "The 52 bones in your feet make up one quarter
of all the bones in your body. When they are out
of alignment, so is the rest of your body."; break; case 3: echo "There are approximately 250,000 sweat glands in
a pair of feet, and they excrete as much as half a
pint of moisture each day."; break; case 4: echo "The soles of your feet contain more sweat glands
and sensory nerve endings per square centimeter than
any other part of the body."; break; case 5: echo "Buying shoes is best done during the afternoon. Your
feet tend to swell a little during the day, so it’s
best to try on shoes then."; break; case 6: echo "Women are 4 times more likely to have foot problems
than men are, mostly due to footwear."; break; case 7: echo "A 2½ inch high heel can increase the load on the
forefoot by 75%."; break; case 8: echo "Many people have one foot larger than the other, so
it’s best to fit the larger one while standing."; break; case 9: echo "The average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day,
which add up to 115,000 miles in a lifetime – more
than 4 times the circumference of the globe."; break; case 10: echo "During an average day of walking, the total forces on
your feet can total hundreds of tons, equivalent to
an average of a fully loaded cement truck."; break; case 11: echo "Walking is the best exercise for your feet. It
contributes to your general health by improving
circulation and weight control."; break; case 12: echo "Standing in one spot is far more tiring than walking
because the demands are being made on the same few
muscles for a longer length of time."; break; case 13: echo "Foot ailments can be your first sign of more serious
medical problems. Conditions like arthritis, diabetes,
nerve and circulatory disorders can show initial
symptoms in your feet."; break; case 14: echo "Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in
America, including in your feet."; break; case 15: echo "Podiatric physicians are 4 times less likely to use
costly services than other physicians"; break; case 16: echo "75% of Americans will experience foot problems at one
time or another in their lives."; break; case 17: echo "About 19% of the US population has an average of
1.4-foot problems each year."; break; case 18: echo "About 5% of the US population has fungal foot
infections each year."; break; case 19: echo "About 5% of the US population has ingrown toenail
problems each year."; break; case 20: echo "About 5% of the US population has corns or calluses each
year. They are less likely to receive treatment and more
likely to continue having problems without treatment."; break; case 21: echo "About 6% of US population has foot injuries, bunions,
flat feet or fallen arches each year."; break; case 22: echo "About 60% of all foot & ankle injuries aged 17 or older
are ankle strains or sprains."; break; case 23: echo "About 65% of diabetics develop some form of nerve damage,
which can lead to lower limb amputation. Approximately
56,000 people a year lose their foot or leg due to
diabetes."; break; case 24: echo "Heel pain and ingrown toenails are the most common
problems researched."; break; case 25: echo "Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is a very common reason for
feeling pain and burning in their feet."; } ?>
Dr. Noah Blum, DPM
A respected, experienced and compassionate podiatrist in Fort Pierce, FL.
Our Specialties
All our professionals at Dr. Noah Blum, DPM offers a full array of podiatric services to help you maintain healthy ankles and feet.
Orthotics
Pure Stride Orthotics are only dispensed by medical professionals. Pure Stride Orthotics give quick pain relief in the arch, heel and metatarsals.
Diabetic Foot Care
I am advising all of my patients with diabetes to schedule an appointment, so we can perform the necessary testing and exam to meet ADA requirements.
Are you experiencing heel pain? Do need a painful ingrown nail removed? Are you diabetic and need foot care? Are you looking for a qualified podiatrist? Noah M. Blum, DPM is just the practice for you. We are a locally owned and operated practice with locations in Fort Pierce, Florida.
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