NEWSLETTER SPRING 2023

If you’re struggling with obesity, the first “why” that comes to your mind for losing weight may not be your feet. But there are good reasons to add your feet to the list of motivating factors. At NY Foot Health, we believe patients may not be fully aware of the connection between their weight and the health of their feet.

Consider, however, that your feet carry the weight of your entire body. When you walk or run, you exert a force of 1.5 to 2 times the weight of your body in pressure on your feet. For a 150-pound person, that means a force of 225 pounds when walking and 300 pounds when running.