The health care industry is booming. It is one of the few areas of the economy that continued to grow despite the recession. There are plenty of perks to working in the medical field. However, there are also a few negative aspects. For instance many people in health care work long shifts and sometimes irregular hours. If you enjoy dressing up, you may not like wearing scrubs everyday. Then, there is all the standing.
Health care professionals spend a great deal of time standing and walking, usually on hard surfaces. A good sturdy pair of shoes designed to support the foot is essential to keep your body healthy and pain-free. Many employees choose medical clogs, created specifically for people in the field. Several brands manufacture and market medical clogs. Wearing proper footwear can help alleviate knee, hip and back pain as well as prevent painful conditions such as plantar fasciitis.
You need shoes that have enough room to be comfortable in the toe box, have enough arch support and that have some cushion for comfort. In order to get the most comfortable and best fitting shoe you may want to consider having a professional fitting once or twice a year. Have your foot measured at the end of the day, or at the end of your shift because your foot swells as you stand. It is also important to know if you have a low, normal or high arch so that you get shoes that feel good, provide adequate support and don’t hurt your feet. People who stand for long hours know how important having a bit of cushion is, so you will want to make sure your work shoes have some cushion for comfort.
Just because a pair of shoes feel good and are supportive, they do not also have to be unattractive. Even though fashion is probably not the foremost concern for a medical professional at work, it is possible to have a few pairs of attractive, comfortable, supportive shoes to switch out through the week. Many brands, with Dansko nursing shoes probably being most well-known, make shoes especially for people who work in the industry. These shoes come in a wide variety of colors, styles and materials.
Shoes designed for medical professionals are generally available at stores that specialize in scrubs and uniforms for health care workers. As with most types of shoes, price and quality are somewhat related, and shopping around can pay off in a big way. A professional fitting at least once a year is advisable so that you know what size and style best suits your feet.
The important work that medical professionals do benefits everyone, but ironically, can be detrimental to the foot, hip and back health of those performing it. Wearing the right shoes can help protect the health of those working to keep the rest of society healthy.
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