Flip-flops: Fun in the Sun, but Tough on Feet
Their lack of support dictates short-term use only, podiatrist says
By Robert Preidt
Saturday, July 15, 2017
SATURDAY, July 15, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Americans love flip-flops -- just slip them on, and you're out the door.
But, the unstructured footwear can cause problems, one expert says.
"This time of year I frequently see patients with foot conditions related to wearing flip-flops," Dr. Christina Long, a podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, said in a center news release.
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