Did You Know? Fun Facts about Feet

At NY Foot Health, we want our patients to know just how amazing their feet are. We’re betting that most of you never really stop to think about your feet—that is unless they’re not functioning correctly. To give you a greater appreciation, consider these podiatric wonders:

• During your lifetime, it’s likely that you’ll walk approximately 115,000 miles. That’s like circling the globe on foot over four times.

• There are 26 bones in a foot. That’s one-quarter of all the bones found in your body. Each foot also has 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 tendons and muscles.

• Toenails grow faster in the summer, when pregnant, and for teenagers. Normally it takes 5-6 months to grow a new toenail completely.

• Your feet contain 250,000 sweat glands which can produce ½ a pint of perspiration each day.

• Over 50% of American women have bunions.

• Running exerts five times the pressure of your entire body weight on your feet.

• By the time a baby reaches the age of one, their feet have grown to almost half their adult size.

• 25% of the people in the U.S. have flat feet.

• More sensory nerve endings are found in the soles of your feet per square centimeter than any other part of your body.

• On average, women walk 3 miles more than men daily. They also have 4 times as many foot problems as men.

So, take good care of your wonderful feet! If you experience any pain or concerning symptoms, get them checked out right away by your podiatrist. Need help finding a podiatrist in your area? You can look up one in our online directory. To learn more about foot health, contact us and subscribe to our free e-newsletter.