This can lead to a long list of foot problems but today I just want to address 5 common and specific foot problems that clients have complained about and which, in many cases, was what brought them to me in the first place. Being overweight and obese places increased pressure on your feet, ankles and lower limbs, which makes you more likely to experience arthritis, foot pain and skin problems on the feet.
It is those factors that can also create a debilitating cycle where clients who had been enjoying exercise or playing tennis, for example, stopped doing those things in order to avoid the discomfort they were experiencing, which resulted in even further weight gain which compounded the pain. Being overweight can cause feet to splay and become wider and the arch of the foot flatter. This is particularly evident in childhood. It is vital to wear a comfortable, well-fitting shoe, but for those who do have wide feet it can be more challenging to find a shoe that fits, especially the kinds of stylish shoes and boots that many of my clients especially females of all ages want to wear.
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It begins when you extend your foot and touch the ground with your heel. Then, the rest of your foot lands firmly on the ground and supports your body as the other foot starts to leave the ground. This is the Mid-stance period. Finally, when the other foot has swung forward and placed itself on the ground, your toes push off the surface, and the foot begins its swing forward.
This is the Propulsive period. The swing phase begins after your toes have pushed off the ground. As the name suggests, this phase constitutes the swinging of the leg. After toe-off, the hips flex and draw the leg to initiate the swing. During this time, the center of gravity of the body is transferred laterally to the load-bearing foot. The foot is then swung forward by the flexion of the hip joint. The foot swings forward adjacent to the load-bearing foot and surpasses it.
This is the Mid-swing period. At the end of the Mid-swing period, the tibia of the swinging leg becomes perpendicular to the ground. The leg decelerates, and the knee and hip begin extension. As the heel of the swinging foot begins to touch the ground, the opposite foot starts its toe-off.
This is the Terminal swing period. This continuous cycle of alternate stance and swing of the feet allows us to walk on two feet. Our arms, torso, head all move to maintain balance while walking. This requires the coordination of a complex system of nerves, muscles, organs, and reflexes. Now that the basics of normal walking are out of the way, we can look at abnormal gaits and their causes.
Abnormal gaits can include dragging feet while walking, crossing of legs from one side to the other, feet hitting each other while walking, waddling from side to side, etc. A waddling gait is a type of abnormal gait. It is most often observed in overweight gait. It is characterized by the body moving side to side while walking. The steps taken are also shorter than usual. The body also swings laterally in this type of gait. There are a few reasons behind this type of abnormal gait.
So the person avoids this by swinging the legs forward laterally, without bending the knee. Another reason is that if there is an excess amount of fat between the legs, it might impede the natural movement of the legs. The rubbing of two legs while normal walking may also cause irritation and discomfort. Taking steps wider and moving less laterally is a simple solution to this problem. There are many more subtle but significant differences between how ordinary and overweight people walk except for waddling.
So how does obesity affect walking? There has been a great deal of research into how weight affects human locomotion. Kinesiological studies have shown that the walking patterns of overweight individuals are slightly different than usual. But these changes have a significant impact in reducing load and increasing comfort. You can check out the Trendelenburg Gait along with a more detailed explanation of the muscle groups involved in this video:. There are several reasons why a fat person would waddle ranging from a muscular weakness to just playing it safe or trying to reduce chaffing.
I know that for me, the biggest motivations are comfort. Between big thighs and a history of back pain, a wider waddle just feels better when I walk! Camila is a body positive blogger and fat activist that's focused on helping people of all sizes live life big! That means accepting yourself at any size and just enjoying life! She lives in New Mexico with her husband and two chihauhuas.
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