Answer:
The six major kinds of injuries to the foot and toes that occurs in the workplace each year includes:
1. Turf toe
2. bunions
3. Torn Nail
4. Heel Spurs
5. Achilles Tendinitis
6. Claw toe
Explanation:
The most widely used footwear terms include:
Tread: This the forepart area of the sole directly underneath the metatarsal area but it is now widely used to identify the traction pattern of a sole design
Shank: This the structural support element placed in the waist(heel) area,to keep the sole to heel line but it is now used more as a side stability support system.
Topline: This is the top line of the shoe or boot running from rear lacing top point.
Apron: This is the overlay piece on the front of the shoe. It is called so because it is shaped like that of butcher's apron.
Waist Area: The narrower area of the sole bottom roughly in the center un¬der the instep. So named because of similarity to the human waist.
Neoprene: This is a type of high-grade latex rubber sponge that is covered with a fabric. It has a degree of elasticity used as an
alternative to elastic gus¬sets which are woven structures.
Moisture Management: This is the selection of specific material combinations that control and activate the passing of perspiration from the foot area to the outer surface area.
Orthotic: This is a medical device inserted into the shoe by trained professionals to aid in support and correction of foot problems.
Counter: This is the rear heel area where additional stiffening support is added.
Dimensional Molding: A process of molding a distinctive pattern design into a permanent shape retention.
Mudguard: This is the overlaid piece running around the toe area. Primarily con¬ceived as a wearing layer.
