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😣 The Achilles' Heel of Heel Blisters
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Hi Reader, This month we are spreading some enlightenment on posterior heel blisters, including their causes, how to prevent and treat them, the research, and various other insights. Hope you enjoy! Rebecca FACTBack of Heel Blisters are the most common heel blisterBack-of-heel blisters are the most common type of heel blister, sparking my journey to understand blisters better. In this article, you'll see how I educate patients on their treatment choices. Take a read: 6 Popular Ways to Prevent Back-of-Heel Blisters OFFICE HOURSHashmi et al, 2013 Heel Blister ResearchIn February, we started our focus on posterior heel blisters with a thorough look at what rubs what at the back of the heel. If you haven't seen this episode yet, please take a look. I'm certain you'll understand these blisters better and feel more confident recommending preventions to your patients. You'll find the replay here. Then last week, we explore the fantastic research conducted by Farina Hashmi and colleagues on posterior heel blisters, which centred on describing the events before, during and after blister formation. This was an enlightening session, and well worth a look. You can read more on this topic and watch the session here. NEW AND IMPROVEDNew ENGO Heel Patches ShapeExciting news! Our popular ENGO Heel Patches have been revamped to provide even better blister protection and longevity. Read how it all came about and how ENGO is an unbeatable defense against back-of-heel blisters. OFFICE HOURSHashmi et al, 2013 Heel Blister ResearchPRODUCT HIGHLIGHTWholesale ENGO Blister PatchesLooking for a reliable product for heel blisters? ENGO Patches are your best choice. What's better, if you become one of our wholesale partners, you get exclusive wholesale savings! Stock up on your inventory today by joining our Wholesale Program for free. BLISTER PREVENTIONWe want you to be part of our communityOur community is growing and the more people that are involved, the more helpful it all gets! Stay up to date with the latest news, get help to grow your business and up-skill on Blister Prevention! |
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Hi Reader, In this edition, guess what... we're talking blisters! We answered a stack of your excellent questions during this month’s Office Hours, covering everything from pinky to blisters, Kokoda Trail to EB. I hope you enjoy! Rebecca QUESTION How to Deal With Friction? Nearly everyone misunderstands friction blisters? Most people think blisters are caused by rubbing, but the real culprit is actually shear. The confusion comes from the two different meanings of the word “friction”: one...
Hi Reader, This month's newsletter will be cutting through the noise. From half-truths to outright myths, blister misinformation is everywhere—starting with the fundamental misunderstanding of how friction blisters even form. This confusion has a ripple effect, shaping misguided prevention and treatment choices that often do more harm than good. It’s time to set the record straight and bust some blister BS once and for all! I hope you enjoy! Rebecca MYTHS Debunking 7 Blister Myths Persistent...
Hi Reader, As we kick off the new year, we're examining the preventable issues of toenail blisters and black toenails. Of most significance, our recent Office Hours session covered the ins and outs of subungual and periungual blisters. Below you'll find clinical insights, product solutions, and access to the complete Office Hours session recording. Rebecca EDUCATION Toenail Blisters: 7 Causes, 7 Fixes This is one of the most popular articles on the Blister Prevention website. That means, your...