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Do flip-flops cause falls?

Flip-flops can also create another significant health risk by increasing the probability of injury from falling, tripping, and joint misalignment. The biggest issue with flip-flops is the lack of support they provide to the foot.



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Cunha. “I typically advise my patients NOT to wear flip-flops for prolonged periods of time, as this particular shoe allows our foot to collapse affecting our gait and posture, which can lead to a tremendous amount of stress not only to the foot but to the rest of the body,” he said.

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