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Hi Reader,
Welcome to this month's newsletter!
As always, sharing some tips on how to help your patients more.
Rebecca
FACT
Being "Blister Prone" is a Thing
There is absolutely such a thing as being blister prone. Experimental blister research shows it. Think of blister susceptibility as a continuum:
Blister prone <------> Blister resistant
We all sit somewhere on that continuum. However, just because your patient seems to be blister prone, doesn't mean they have to suffer through blisters.
Tip: Their blister history will tell you how to predict where their most likely and troublesome blister will be. You can help them choose the best prevention for that blister location > Blister Prone - is there such a thing?
BLISTER DRESSINGS
When To Change A Blister Dressing?
Your patients don’t know when to change their island or hydrocolloid blister dressings. Here’s what you can tell them > Don't know when to change your blister dressing?
GAITER RECOMMENDATIONS
Q: Do you have any advice on what gaiter to recommend?
A: There are a few different types and configurations. Read the following two articles to find out more
How to Use Hiking and Running Gaiters
Full-Shoe Gaiters in Ultramarathon
CELEBRITY BLISTER
Natalie Imbruglia's Hiking Blister
Anyone can get blisters. Natalie Imbruglia got some nasty heel blisters while hiking in Switzerland. Oof, that's gotta hurt!
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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...
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...
Hi Reader, This month we are digging into a topic that LOTS of you have been asking about... foot perspiration. From research to moisture-wicking products, we hope you enjoy this month's newsletter! Rebecca FACT Hyperhidrosis - What Exactly Is It? The body perspires mainly for thermoregulation, but also in response to stress stimuli. With around 125,000 sweat glands per foot, sweating increasing skin friction to aid grip and traction. But some people sweat more than others. Read on to find...