Foot Care During Rotating Shifts 2026 | DPM

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Quick Answer — Foot Care for Rotating Shift Workers

Rotating shifts wreak havoc on circulation, sleep, and inflammation control — making your feet vulnerable. Practical defense: invest in two well-cushioned shoe pairs you alternate daily, use compression socks during work hours, hydrate aggressively (15% extra during night rotations), elevate feet 15 minutes between shifts, and apply moisturizer with urea before sleep. Watch for swelling that does not resolve overnight, persistent heel pain, or numbness — these are signs to see a podiatrist before they become disabling conditions like plantar fasciitis or peripheral neuropathy.

Call Balance Foot & Ankle: (810) 206-1402 — Howell & Bloomfield Township MI

Written and reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon, Balance Foot & Ankle Specialists, Michigan.

Foot Care During Rotating Shifts

Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM provides rotating shift foot care. Call (810) 206-1402.

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Howell, MI 48843
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