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Easy steps to STRONG, HEALTHY FEET

We rely on our feet to get us from A to B and they rarely get enough rest, so isn’t it time we gave these hard-working tools the TLC they deserve?

‘The foot is one of the most complex structures in the body, made up of 26 bones, 30 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments, which all work together to provide support and balance,’ says podiatrist Tony Gavin (osgo.co.uk). ‘Foot pain and symptoms of common conditions have a major impact on mobility, so keeping feet healthy is essential for function and quality of life.’ The good news is that it’s never too late to start caring for your feet. Here’s how to look after them to help you stay on the move.

SPOT CHANGES

Does your favourite pair of shoes no longer fit? Feet change – and even grow as we get older – showing signs of general wear and tear. ‘While the effects of ageing on

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