Happy Healthy Feet
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Overview• Plantar Fasciitis• Bunions• Corns and Callouses• Athletes Foot• Nail Infections• Diabetic Ulcers• Ingrown Toenails
Plantar FasciitisPain and inflammation of the thick band of tissue which runs along the bottom of your foot connecting your heel bone to your toes.Causes: • Improper Footwear
• Poor arch support• Poor cushioning
• High Impact Exercise• Traumatic Injury• Obesity• Excessive Standing
Prevention and Treatment• Proper Footwear• Stretches/Exercises• Surface Considerations• Orthotics• Night Splints/Socks• Ice (frozen water bottle)• Foot Roller• Physical Therapy• Medication• Shots and Surgery
Plantar Fasciitis Stretches
BunionsAn abnormal positioning of the big toe and 1st foot bone which causes pain, swelling, redness and deformationCauses:• Improperly fitting footwear• Narrow Fitting Footwear• Inherited foot type• Foot Injuries
Bunions Progression Over Time
Prevention and Treatment• Proper Footwear• Taping/Splinting• Orthotics/Padding• Ice• Medication• Surgery
Corns and CallousesThick, hardened layers of skin that develop when your skin tries to protect itself against friction and pressure.Causes:• Walking Barefoot• Dry Environments• Improperly Fitting Shoes• Lack of Padding• Excessive Walking
Prevention and Treatment• Proper Fitting Footwear• Replace Old/Worn
Footwear• Pedicures• Orthotics/Padding• Topical Moisturizer• Shaving/Debridement• Surgery
Athlete’s FootAthlete's Foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection of the feet caused by the same type of fungus that causes ringworm and jock itch.Causes:• Contact with Contaminated
SurfaceContributing Factors:• Wet Feet• Sweaty Feet• Dirty Socks
Prevention and Treatment• Protect Feet in Locker Rooms
and Showers • Keep Feet Dry• Alternate Shoes• Wear Clean Socks• Change Socks Frequently• Don’t Share Shoes• Antifungal
• Creams• Sprays• Powders
• Oral Anti-Fungal Medication
Fungal Nail InfectionsFungal nail infections are caused by the same fungus that causes Athlete's Foot. Causes:• Contact with
Contaminated Surface Contributing Factors:• Wet Feet• Sweaty Feet• Dirty Socks
Prevention and Treatment• Protect Feet in Locker Rooms and
Showers• Wash Feet Regularly• Keep Feet Dry• Change Socks Often• Discard Old Shoes• Medicated Nail Polish• Antifungal
• Creams• Sprays• Powders
• Oral Medication (6-12 wks.)• Nail Removal• Laser and Light Therapies
Diabetic Foot UlcersMinor blisters and other open wounds that progress to serious open wound in diabetic individuals.Causes:• Poor Management of
Diabetes• Walking Barefoot• Blisters• Cuts and Abrasions
Prevention and Treatment• Control Blood Sugar• Avoid Walking Barefoot • Dry Feet Well• Clean Socks and Footwear• Keep Feet From Cracking• Avoid Tight Shoes and Socks• Seek Medical Attention for
All Open Foot Sores• Sugical Debridement• Wound Care• Antibiotics
Ingrown ToenailsToenail which grow into the flesh causing pain, swelling and sometimes infectionCauses:• Inherited Nail Types• Cutting Nails Too Short
or Curved• Crowding Toes in Shoes
Prevention and Treatment• Trim Toes Straight
Across• Check Feet Regularly• Sensible Footwear• Pain Medication• Antibiotic Cream• Lifting Nail• Partial or Full Removal
of Nail
General Foot Care In Cases You Missed it ……• Avoid Walking Barefoot • Protect Feet in Locker Rooms
and Showers• Keep Feet Clean and Dry• Wear Clean Socks and Footwear• Use Lotion as Needed• Avoid Tight Shoes and Socks• Proper Fitting Footwear• Replace Old/Worn Footwear• Don’t Share Foot Wear or Socks• Proper Hygiene - Pedicures
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