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Mooresville Office 143 Joe Knox Avenue Mooresville, NC 28117 (704) 662-3660 |
Huntersville Office 15419 Hodges Circle Suite 200 Huntersville, NC 28078 (704) 892-5575 |
Charlotte Office 3220 Prosperity Church Rd Suite 101 Charlotte, NC 28269 (704) 971-7100 |
CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS
WORK FOOTWEAR
Our team of specialists and staff believe that informed patients are better equipped to make decisions regarding their health and well being. For your personal use, we have created an extensive patient library covering an array of educational topics. Browse through these diagnoses and treatments to learn more about topics of interest to you. Or, for a more comprehensive search of our entire Web site, enter your term(s) in the search bar provided.
As always, you can contact our office to answer any questions or concerns.
 www.apma.org |
 www.acfas.org |
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Diabetes and Your Feet | Ankle Sprain | Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
Fractures | Shin Splints | Sports Injuries
Bunions | Flat Feet | Hammertoes
Plantar Fasciitis (heel spur) | Smelly Feet and Foot Odor
Neuroma | Blisters | Corns and Calluses
Ingrown Nails | Athlete's Foot | Fungal Nails
Orthotics | MRI | Fitness And Your Feet
Work shoes are available in many shapes and have unique features and materials designed for specific occupations and uses. Thick leather boots with steel toe boxes are designed to protect your feet. Boots with varying degrees of traction are also available.
The American Podiatric Medical Association offers the following guide that matches specific occupational hazards with work footwear:
| Hazard | Protection |
| Falling and rolling objects, cuts and punctures |
Steel-toe safety shoes; add-on devices, such as metatarsal guards, metal foot guards, puncture-proof inserts, and shin guards. |
| Chemicals, solvents | Footwear with synthetic stitching and made of rubber, vinyl, or plastic. |