PODIATRIST DISCUSSES BEST SHOE TO WEAR WHEN FLYING

"Sitting for long periods of time on a plane can encourage stasis of the blood in our legs, leading to higher potential for things like blood clots," says Julia Schottenstein, DPM, a podiatrist at The Schottenstein Center, noting that this can quickly become dangerous. "Knee-high boots can lock up the calf muscle even more," she notes.

 

Dr. Julie Schottenstein

 

Instead, the podiatrist says it is best to choose shoes that won't limit leg mobility while on an airplane. "It is also advised to move the ankle, knee, and hip while flying to help with circulation along with wearing compression socks to aid in this as well," she adds.

 

Source: Lauren Gray, Bestlife [9/23/23]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News