🦶🏻 Popular Preventions for Foot Blisters in Netball


Hi Reader,

This month, we are focusing on foot blisters in netball. These small insights will equip you to help your patients play netball or any other sport comfortably and pain-free. We hope you find this information valuable.

Rebecca


RESEARCH

Common Injury in Netball

New research shows that 52% of female and 43.2% of male netball players report blisters as a common injury. Netball's explosive movements, jumping and cutting place significant stress on the feet, including the skin, leading to various foot-related issues. Understanding these statistics can help you educate your patients in better prevention and treatment strategies. Read more here.


OFFICE HOURS

Foot Blisters in Netball

June's Office Hours was focused on foot blisters in netball, with a spotlight on 1st MPJ blisters. Learn some blister stats to wow your patients, understand their causes, prevention and treatment, ensuring your patients can play at their best, pain-free.

The replay is now available for viewing. Don't miss the opportunity to catch up on the information shared during the session. Watch the session now!


PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT

ENGO Patches

Equip your clinic with the latest blister products to ensure optimal care for your patients.

ENGO Patches have become a popular choice for blister prevention among netball players. Their 'no bulk' design makes it easy for you to add these to orthoses, insoles and the shoe itself to significantly reduce friction, even in the presence of high pressure.

Netball players can enjoy enhanced comfort and protection, even if a blister has already formed, allowing them to focus on their game without the painful distraction. Trusted by athletes for their durability and effectiveness, ENGO Patches are an essential addition to any netball player's kit.

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