The Foot Health Foundation of America offers this simple quiz to pinpoint any warning signs of foot and ankle problems: (See bottom for scoring.)
Self Assessment Progress Report
Please note: Even if you scored well, this self assessment is not a substitute for a physical exam.
Now that you’ve assessed the health of your feet and ankles, you’ve now taken the first steps toward good foot health. Consult with us for your particular foot and ankle needs or explore our Knowledgebase for more information.
Scoring
0-20 Points
Your feet and ankles are very healthy
21-40 Points
Your feet and ankles are showing signs of wear
41 Points or Higher
Your feet and ankles are at risk for long-term medical problems
| Questions | Score |
|---|---|
| 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: | |
| – leisure/sports activities | – 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: | |
| – exercise in footwear that is more than one year old or in hand-me-down footwear? | |
| – stretch properly before and after exercising? | |
| 11. Do you: | |
| – have diabetes? | |
| – experience numbness and/or burning in your feet? | |
| – have a family history of diabetes? | |
| 12. Do You: (Mark all that apply) | |
| – sprain your ankles frequently (once a year or more) or are your ankles weak? | |
| – have flat feet or excessively high arches? | |
| – experience pain in the achilles tendon or heel or have shin splints (pain in the front lower leg)? | |
| – have corns, calluses, bunions or hammertoes? | |
| – have arthritis or joint pain in your feet? | |
| – have poor circulation or cramping in your legs? |