Test Your Knowledge: myFeet Foot Health Quiz

Test your knowledge about feet! Take this ten question True/False quiz from the American Podiatric Medical Association. 

1.  Nearly a quarter of the bones in my body are in my feet

• True
• False

2. As long as my feet aren't throbbing in pain, I can pretty much ignore them

• True
• False

3. I generally take about 1,000 steps per day going from home to school and work

• True
• False

4. Its' cool to share shoes with my friends as long as we have the same style

• True
• False

5. It's okay to just paint over my toenails since they are yellow and gross

• True
• False

6. I should only wear my high heels for a few hours a day and avoid walking long distances

• True
• False

7. I hate that my feet sweat and smell so much but there is nothing to fix it

• True
• False

8.  I can plan to wear the same soccer cleats this season as I did last season they still work

• True
• False

9. My ankle feels weird after that last lap around the track, I should tell coach

• True
• False

10. My feet are an incredibly complex part of my body and my podiatrist knows them best

• True
• False

Answer Key 

1. True - Nearly a quarter of the bones in your body are in your feet!
2. False - You should care for your feet even if they aren't in pain or severe pain, they are the foundation of your body!
3. False - You actually take around 8,000-10,000 steps a day!
4. False - Sharing shoes is a great way to share fungus like Athlete's Foot or spread warts
5. False - Painting fungal toenails can actually make them worse!
6. True - Only wear high heels for a few hours a day and don't walk long distances
7. False - Try powdering your feet and changing your socks during the day
8. False - Shoes should be replaced every season because they wear down and won't provide your the support you need for playing your sport
9. True - Tell your coach if something doesn't feel normal
10. True - If you are having trouble with your feet, schedule an appointment with a podiatrist. Call us at 419-423-1888 or visit our website to schedule an appointment.