Today is International Podiatry Day! 🌍 👟
Did you know that about 62% of Special Olympics athletes wear the wrong size shoes? Proper footwear supports foot health, hygiene, and participation in new experiences and sports.
At the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, the specialolympicsnam floorball team, known as the “Brave Boys,” received their first-ever podiatric screening at Fit Feet, the podiatry discipline of Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®. During the screening, volunteer foot care specialists and students examined their feet, identified any concerns, and measured their foot size. With this new information, the team left with the information necessary to select the correctly sized shoes for their upcoming competition—taking a step toward better foot health, comfort, and performance.
Learn more about the “Brave Boys” journey and how Fit Feet is helping athletes stay active and healthy at the link in our bio.
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