Barefoot during exam

As I've already wrote - in my case it's nude and then of course bareffot!

I always take off my socks and go barefoot for an exam

AT school in the 1970's, we (boys) were always asked to undress to the waist, but at one time the doctor also wanted to check us for the incidence of flat feet. At that time we were shirtless and bare-foot. Some of us were (obviously) enjoying this combination as my inspection of the bulges in the pubic area inevitably confirmed.

Since having an aortic aneurysm repair last Dec., my vascular surgeon has me take an ultra sound every 6 months. A lovely young lady puts gel all over my thighs, legs, feet and abdomen, before she runs the transducer over my skin. The doctor always checks the pulses in my ankles and feet. I always make sure my foot and nail hygiene are perfect for my health care professionals.

I am aloud to keep my socks on during my physicals no need to take the socks off

I disagree with poster who said no need to take sox off. Examiners can get good assessment of circulatory issues and if ur. diabetic they need to check.

I believe there is a reflex test that can be performed on the soles of the feet as well.

^^^There Is...& it should be carried out by your Arch-eologist...lol....Sorry, I cant be serious today

Ha ha That! It's called the babinski test. It's used to detect long tract signs and dysfunctions. It's demonstrated by stroking the plantar surface of the foot (the sole that is) with the handle of a reflex hammer. It the great toe arches upward it is positive. It is normal in infants. In those greater than two it can be positive in strokes, spinal cord injuries or brain tumors.

For most exams they do

My wife's gyn/nurses didn't say anything about it nor seem to care whether her socks were on or off. She left them on throughout the exam.

My socks were off at my last physical but the doctor never checked my feet.

Always take socks off even when told I could keep them on. Being in just underpants with socks feels a bit ridiculous.

Always take socks off even when told I could keep them on. Being in just underpants with socks feels a bit ridiculous.

I'm the exact opposite. I always prefer to have socks on. I do not like the feeling of bear feet especially on foreign surfaces!

I have never, well, not in the last 30 plus years, been instructed to remove my sox, because they are always taken off with my shoes.

The reason, as I understand it, is to give the examiner, whether it be a PA, MD or a nurse clinician a good impression as to the circulation in the lower extremities, which can indicate trouble.

This is especially important, (I believe I have heard) in diabetics and pre diabetic patients.

So, even one of the earlier posters may not believe he had his feet checked, a quick glance to the trained eye can reveal a great deal.

I am diabetic and have been 19 years. Shoes and socks are always off when I see my endocrinologist and at my annual physical with my PCP. Only other time is if/when I see a podiatrist.

Yes. My Dr. checks for gait and foot placement while walking,, the Babinski reflex that Liquidski talked about, differences in Pedal Pulse for circulation problems, and edema in ankles and. lower extremities, again for circulation problems. I doubt she has a foot fetish. Lol

My doctor has never made me, but I've always done it. It's easier to get your pants off without shoes on.

Especially since i've had foot issues & applied meds, whether at a physical or dermatology skin screening i am always barefoot. The dermotlogist's assitant grabs a new half light blue half white cloth from under the counter & announces for my feet, right before asking if i want a gown.

To which i politely decline.

My advice though is if EVER your feet have been perspiring and you go to take your socks off, ALWAYS put NEW socks back on & NEVER put sweaty socks back on once you remove them.

So bring an extra clean pair to your physicals !

Bare feet only required when I see my Dermatologist for my yearly full body check and by my vascular surgeon, when I have my every 6 month ultra sound on my aorta, femoral arteries and foot circulation. Never at my Fam. Doc. Wife is type II and now has foot exams by our Fam. Doc, especially now that she is experiencing diabetic neuropathy in her feet.

My feet are completely bare for every exam I can remember.

Everything off includes your socks.

I am usually barefoot at exams and most doctors have always mentioned the socks when telling me to strip.

"Everything off, including your socks and have a seat on the table. You can leave your underpants on for now."

The floor in the exam room on your cold feet is a feeling like no other. When you think about it, not many floors are made with that material where you would walk barefoot - locker rooms, bathrooms - do not have a floor like that, as they would be sloppy.

I think that feeling ads to the fact you are naked, and reminds you of that.

One doc I recently saw had carpet in the exams rooms and that was a totally unexpected.

The floor in the exam room on your cold feet is a feeling like no other. When you think about it, not many floors are made with that material where you would walk barefoot - locker rooms, bathrooms - do not have a floor like that, as they would be sloppy.

I think that feeling ads to the fact you are naked, and reminds you of that.

I always am barefoot for physicals. I usually do not wear socks when I go to an exam just in case my instructions to strip include "you can leave your socks on." The feeling of bare feet on a cold vinyl floor is distinctive and, as Jasondel says, reminds you if how naked and exposed you are and enhances the powerlessness of your position.

I was never asked to remove them, so I never did...

Usually keep my socks on

All is in title,

barefoot or not at medical exam ?

What do you think ?

It depends on the examination pattern.

I think for a common cold it is useless, and personally I prefer to avoid it because I'm not sure my feet always smell very well ...

For a complete check-up, it seems normal to me to be barefoot.

While a regular check up, I always take off my socks at the beginning of the exam.

If the ground isn´t cold, it´s okay for me.

My doctor requires barefoot.