May 6th, 2015

As we are finally approaching the warmer weather, we are seeing an increase in bumps and grazes occurring during recess. In order to minimize these incidents we are asking parents to ensure that their children do not wear flip flops to school.
This article taken from http://www.everydayhealth.com/foot-health/flip-flops-the-most-dangerous-shoes-you-can-wear.aspx show the dangers of walking in flip flops. We see more dangers in running in them as well as wearing them on our creative equipment.

“When it comes to footwear, flip-flops are a summer staple. While they may feel comfortable on a daily basis, they can cause serious foot, hip, knee, and back injuries. In fact, many experts say flip-flops are among the most dangerous shoes out there. Lack of support can cause critical problems in the arch and heel of the foot, including plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of tissue on the bottom of the foot.

Wearing flip-flops can also cause bone problems. Long-term arch and heel pain can lead to bone spurs and, believe it or not, flip-flops can actually alter the way you walk! Shorter strides cause our toes to crunch up tightly to hang on to the sandal. All of this leads to hip, knee, and back pain.

Foot doctors caution that if you plan on wearing flip-flops, shop for brands that offer arch support, and don’t wear them for long periods of time.”