Doctor warns that they can cause 'serious injuries'
(NEWSER) - Spring is here, and so is a warning about the favorite warm-weather footwear of the young and young-at-heart: Flip-flops can cause "serious injuries to feet, ankles, knees, hips and even our back," warns Discovery Channel medical expert Dr. John Whyte. "Over time these injuries can lead to serious bone, tendon, and joint damage," he writes, noting that research has found that people tend to grip the footwear with their toes, sending too much stress up their legs as they walk. More»
