🙋🏻 Top Foot Blister Questions Answered!


Hi Reader,

This month we're answering your most common foot blister questions. From socks and recommended products, to prevention tips and treatment, we hope this month's Newsletter edition provides you with valuable insights!

Rebecca


HOW IT WORKS

Double Socks

Are your patients asking about double-socks?

Do you know how they work? Or if they work? Do you know the best brands?

Read on to discover real-world experiences and the evidence base for Double Socks here.


TREATMENT

Proper Foot Blister Treatment

If your patient asks “What’s the best way to treat a blister”, what do you tell them? In tailoring your treatment plan, or providing the best advice, there are a few messages you need to get across.

Consider:

  • Prioritise infection prevention
  • Applying the appropriate dressing according to the integrity of the blister roof
  • Implement prevention during treatment so shear distortions are minimised to reduce pain and promote faster healing

For more expert tips, read my blog on Foot Blister Treatment: How To Treat Blisters Properly.


PREVENTION

Proper Blister Prevention

To ward off friction blisters, it's critical to grasp their underlying cause. Only then can you provide the best preventive advice. Here are the key contributing factors:

  • Lower friction levels
  • Alleviate pressure
  • Distribute shear load
  • Absorb shear
  • Tackle excessive bone movement

How do you apply the techniques stated above? Take a read of my blog Every Blister Prevention Strategy Works Like This as it provides insights on how to choose the right blister prevention strategy.


OFFICE HOURS

Top Foot Blister Questions

May's Office Hours was dedicated to your most pressing foot blister questions. The replay of this insightful session is now available for viewing. Don't miss the opportunity to catch up on all the tips shared during the session. Watch the Q&A Session now!


BLISTER PRODUCT

PelliTec Blister Prevention Pads

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

Want an alternative to ENGO Patches? Try PelliTec Blister Pads.

These self-adhesive pads boast a unique six-layer construction designed to tackle friction and cushion prominent joints during in any shoe. Similar to ENGO Blister Patches, PelliTec pads adhere to your shoe rather than your skin, keeping blisters at bay without daily application of tapes, dressings, powders or lubricants.

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BLISTER PREVENTION

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