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Is using treadmill safe for our body specially feet.

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Treadmill: Sure its safe if used responsibly. With regard to the feet - we as humans are designed to walk upright - that how we evolved. Walking upright puts stress on the feet but we have evolved that way. So yes its quite okay for the feet.

Answered 9/29/2016

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