Self Assessment Quiz

The Foot Health Foundation of America offers this simple quiz to pinpoint any warning signs of foot and ankle problems: (See bottom for scoring.)

1. How much time do you spend on your feet each day?

2. How old are you?

3. How would you describe your weight?

4. Have problems with your feet or ankles ever prevented you from participating in:

a. leisure/sports activities?

b. work activities?

5. Have you ever received medical treatment for problems with your feet and/or ankles?

6. Do you regularly wear heels two inches or higher?

7. What types of exercise do you engage in or plan to engage in? (check all that apply)

8. Do you have the appropriate shoes for your sport or sports?

9. Do you experience foot or ankle pain when walking or exercising?

10. Do you:

a. exercise in footwear that is more than one year old or in hand-me-down footwear?

b. stretch properly before and after exercising?

11. Do you:

a. have diabetes?

b. experience numbness and/or burning in your feet?

c. have a family history of diabetes?

12. Do you: (check all that apply)

Your Total:

Scoring

0 – 20 points:  Congratulations!    Your feet and ankles are very healthy and you can maintain your active lifestyle and/or exercise regimen. With proper attention and care your feet and ankles should remain healthy; however, you may want to schedule an annual exam with our office to ensure their long-term health. Furthermore, if you scored points for questions 4, 5, 9, 11 or 12, you should contact our office in the near future for a check-up.

21 – 40 points:  Pay attention.  Your feet and ankles are showing signs of wear, placing you in the moderate risk category. Although you can continue your normal activities, you should contact our office for a check-up. If you participate in a rigorous exercise regimen on a regular basis or plan to – or if you scored points for questions 4, 5, 9, 11 or 12 – you should contact our office soon to safeguard your foot and ankle health.

41 points or higher:  Caution.    Your feet and ankles are at high risk for long-term medical problems and you should contact our office as soon as possible. If you exercise, you should pay particular attention to your feet and ankles until you are seen by our practice. If you have not begun exercising, it is advisable to contact our office before undertaking any type of exercise.

Now that you’ve assessed the health of your feet and ankles, you are armed with knowledge that will enable you to maintain their health over a lifetime.

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