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Your feet contain 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments—complex structures that deserve attention. Healthy feet are the literal foundation of physical mobility and independence, particularly as we age. When foot problems develop, they can drastically limit daily activities and reduce quality of life.
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Diabetic Foot Care
People with diabetes need extra vigilance due to reduced sensation (neuropathy) and compromised circulation. Daily foot inspection, meticulous hygiene, moisture management, and immediate attention to any wounds are critical. Professional foot exams should occur at least annually, with more frequent checks for those with neuropathy or previous foot problems.
Aging Adults Foot
As we age, foot problems become more common due to natural changes in foot structure, thinning fat pads, and reduced flexibility. Regular moisturizing becomes more important for aging skin, and footwear may need adjustment to accommodate widening feet or developing deformities like bunions.
Children Foot Care
Proper foot care in childhood sets the foundation for lifelong foot health. Children's feet grow rapidly and need appropriately sized shoes that allow for proper development. Parents should check children's feet regularly and address concerns like in-toeing, flat feet, or toe walking with healthcare providers.
Features
- Static & Dynamic Scan
- Foot Support
- Simple Language
- Posture Assessment
- PDF Report Analysis
Benefits
- Prevention of infections and injuries
- Get Better Health
- Improved mobility and comfort
- Long-term foot health management
- Achieve more in Life
Why Foot Ankle Foundation...
India has emerged sharply in world-class Healthcare services particularly during Covid 19 pandemic. Given the right support from govt, it has proven its capabilities and the world is looking towards it with a hope. Whether its Indian Hospitals, pharmaceuticals, surgical or related industries, all have performed extraordinarily. However, when it comes to services to the differently abled population with mobility issues due to various foot-ankle disorders, it has a long way to go. Whether a person has foot drop, pronated foot, cavus foot, diabetic foot with wounds, foot with crush injuries, amputated foot /leg and so on, they have very limited and outdated options. The obvious reason to my understanding is lack of awareness among patients as well as healthcare practitioners. In post covid world, everyone understands the value of Good health .Foot-Ankle Health plays a very important pivotal role in overall health of every individual as well as person with foot ankle disorders.Foot -Ankle Foundation is an effort to increase awareness among common public as well as healthcare practitioners about various conservative treatment options to suit individual needs with most appropriate outcome.This will be achieved by continuously upgrading knowledge, conducting research studies ,workshops and seminars regularly.
About Founder
Dr. Ramnath Thakur.. MPO
Ramnath Thakur is an Alumni of Prestigious National Institute for Orthopedically Handicapped ( NIOH)Kolkata of 1989 batch of Prosthetics & Orthotics . Motivated by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda's "Daridra Devo Bhava", He chose the profession of Rehabilitation of physically challenged over becoming an electrical engineering graduate. During his internship program, he got the opportunity to meet Mother Teresa at her Leprosy Center and spent all weekends and holidays to take care of Prosthetics need of Leprosy patients by setting up of the Exclusive Artificial Limb Center at Missionaries of Charity ( Mother Teresa) for Leprosy Patients .This made him understand that Serving the most underprivileged, The Physically Challenged would be best application of teachings of Swami Vivekananda. After completion of training ,he worked with Charity organization like Amarjyoti, Akshay Pratishthan and Kiwanis Artificial Limbs and Rehab center New Delhi in different capacities for almost 20 yrs.The need of better orthotiProsthetic care to the people with locomotor disabilities made him work for Innovative Prosthetics & Orthotics India , Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics India ( A subsidiary of CPO USA) which made him realise ,there is much need of spreading awareness about Better Conservative Treatment of Foot- Ankle disorders ,using latest Orthotics/ Prosthetics expertise. The Result is Foot- Ankle Foundation.
Foot Care in India
- 1.4 billion population with diverse foot health needs
- $3.8 billion foot care market (2024) growing at 11.2% annually
- 77 million Indians with diabetes at high risk for foot complications
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- 25% Percentage of diabetic patients affected by foot ulcers
80,000 + Annual Amputation
- Diabetes-related foot amputations each year
38% Limited Access
- Population without access to specialized foot care
