An expert recommends walking barefoot both at leisure and at work

Bare There are so many health benefits on foot that shoes and socks should be removed even while working in the office.

This is confirmed by Professor of Nursing Science at the University of Turku Minna Stoltwho is a foot therapist in the background.

« Walking barefoot is a natural way to walk – including indoors, » Stolt says.

According to him, the difference between shoes for walking on foot is noticeable.

As a rule, the shoes are wearing the heel, while the barefoot step is the first to touch the pads.

« Walking is softer and the muscles are activated differently, » Stolt says.

Thus, walking barefoot strengthens the small muscles of the foot, while thick -based footwear passivates the foot functions.

That’s why walking barefoot is an effective foot gymnastics. It stimulates blood circulation, always strengthens the muscles in the calf, thigh and buttocks, and promotes balance management and vertical position.

The body also benefits from sensory senses.

« Anyone who has walked barefoot in the summer knows how sensitive the soles are. But as you continue to persist, your skin thickens and parks, » Stolt says.

Office space According to Stolt, it may be a good place to get used to walking barefoot.

The benefits of walking walks are also made with so -called barefoot shoes, which have a very thin base and plenty of space for the toes.

However, Stolt does not only recommend barefoot shoes for those with pain in the foot or osteoarthritis in the knees. According to Stolt, the shoes may be « somewhat beneficial », but they must be started with caution.

« Preferably only when any inflammation or pain has leveled off. »

Training shoes Today, there seem to be a basic footwear that is used everywhere.

Stolt advises you to choose the footwear according to the purpose, as all footwear has its pros and cons.

« When jogging, for example, on hard platforms, jogging slippers dampen the impact, which is a good thing. »

Stolt also resembles hygiene. Sweat and humidity increase the risk of breaking the skin. On the other hand, you can get infection or, for example, foot fungus infection through broken skin.

According to Stolt, it may not be necessary to wash your feet.

« If you sit on a computer for days, the water washing of the feet is enough, » he says.

Important It is to remember to dry your feet, including the toes where the skin is thin and soft.

According to Stolt, one way to prevent the toe spaces is to thread the cleaned sheep wool between the toes. The wool from pharmacies absorbs sweat and moisture and makes you feel more comfortable, for example, when you have sneakers.

Stolt has noted that, especially in women, the outer edges of the skin often have vertical cracks. « It says the skin has dried badly, » he says.

To prevent this from doing so, it is advisable to grease the skin daily with a cream containing carbamide, or urea that binds moisture and softens the skin.

What If a colleague is upset about being barefoot in the office?

« Personally, I wouldn’t see the subject of an upset here. In the name of a good work atmosphere, it is always worth respecting the view of a colleague, » Stolt says.