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15 March 2010
The ‘Ugg’ly Truth
Leading podiatrists issue advice about the impact of wearing
Ugg boots on foot health
Flat, furry ‘Ugg’ style boots popular with celebrities and young women everywhere,
are not as good for your feet as people may think warns The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, the leading professional body for registered chiropodists and podiatrists in the UK.
Trevor Prior, consultant podiatric surgeon from The Society of Chiropodists and
Podiatrists said: “When you wear this style of boot, both your ankle and foot slide
around unsupported. This can have a knock on effect to your leg, hip or pelvis.
"Over time, this could potentially lead to back problems and wear and tear on the joints on the inside of the foot.”
Trevor Prior added: “Some ‘Ugg’ boots are more supportive than others so if you do
want to wear this type of shoe, opt for versions with reinforced support in the heel
and around the ankle. We're not saying that women shouldn’t wear these boots, but that they should be
aware of the impact that they could be having on their feet.
As with all things, it's a case of moderation and wearing the right
shoe for the right job, if you’re going to be walking around for long
periods then opt for a more supportive shoe.”
Note to Editors
The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists is the leading professional body for registered chiropodists and podiatrists in the UK.
In short, they’re the UK’s experts for everything and anything to do with feet.
Podiatry (also known as chiropody) is the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and other disorders of the feet.
For more information contact:
Edie Barton-Harvey/Anna Speight
3 Monkeys Communications
Tel: 020 7009 3100
SCP@3-Monkeys.co.uk
London District 16-Mar-2010
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