You may need any of the following: 1  Wrist supports: A cast or splint may be put on your fingers, hand, and wrist to support your wrist and prevent further damage. Ask for more information about wearing casts and splints. 2  NSAIDs: These medicines decrease swelling and pain. NSAIDs are available without a doctor's order.
Walking shoes should be replaced every 300 to 500 miles (or every 3 to 6 months). Replace your shoes when you can tell the difference between your old pair and a new pair. Do not go by their appearance. The inner support can be very worn while they still look OK on the outside.
Five miles (two and one-half miles out and two and one-half miles in) will burn off 500 calories per day. Two thousand steps equal one mile of walking; about 2,500 steps for people with a smaller stride. One pound of body fat is equivalent to 3500 calories.On average, it will take about 10,000 steps a day, more or less, to get in five miles of walking. At that rate, if your target weight loss goal is 35 pounds, it will take approximately one week to lose a pound or two.At a loss of one pound a week, it will take close to nine months to lose that 35 pounds.ive miles (two and one-half miles out and two and one-half miles in) will burn off 500 calories per day. Two thousand steps equal one mile of walking; about 2,500 steps for people with a smaller stride. One pound of body fat is equivalent to 3500 calories.