Foot pain is a prevalent issue (81% of American adults have experienced it at some point in their life), and impacts those who work on their feet significantly. This includes both David and I and even my sister at times. How about you? I thought I would share 2024 Foot Pain Trends Report with you and please share this information with your friends and family.
In a new survey of over 3,000 Americans, KURU Footwear has compiled a new report—The 2024 State of Foot Pain Report. These findings highlight the unique challenges faced by education workers and the broader implications for occupational foot health. In a survey of over 3,000 Americans, we found that education workers rank as the #5 occupation that suffer foot pain the most.The careers most common among those with foot pain are:
- Health Care and Social Assistance
- Construction
- Retail
- Homemaker
- Education
- Finance and Insurance
- Hotel and Food Services
- Information Services and Data
- Software
- Manufacturing
Here are some other highlights from the survey:
- Of those who experienced foot pain, 47% say it’s debilitating.
- Nearly half (47%) of respondents indicated that their foot pain originated from an injury.
- Only 37% of individuals with foot pain have received a formal diagnosis from a doctor.
- Surprisingly, 63% of those experiencing foot pain reported that they do not have a family history of foot pain.
- A noteworthy 70% of respondents consider foot pain when purchasing shoes, indicating a heightened awareness of the impact of footwear choices on foot health.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
