Blister Prevention University

The University Education We Should Have Received About The Cause, Prevention and Treatment of Foot Blisters

Approved CPD

Australian Podiatry Association

Dealing with blisters can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be

Does any of this sound familiar?

Is taping your go-to blister strategy? Feel like you’re clutching at straws if it doesn’t work?
Do you compromise your orthotic prescription to avoid arch blisters from orthotic irritation?
Ever had someone get blisters with a shoe you recommended, and you’re at a complete loss to explain why?
Do you have clients say they’ve tried every prevention strategy there is - and you don’t know what to suggest next?

Blisters are not just the most common FOOT injury in sport...

They're THE MOST COMMON injury in sport!

What's more, foot blisters are associated with a 50% increased likelihood of additional training-related injury (in a study of 2,130 male US Marine Corps recruits participating in initial physical training)

Did You Know?

Many of your clients aren't telling you about their blister issues and aren't asking for help.
They don't think there's anything you can that they can't already do themselves.
They can't see past the flawed 'heat-moisture-friction' paradigm of blister causation, and so they're stuck in the impossible, relentless pursuit of trying to keep their feet cool and dry when they exercise.
They believe blisters are completely unpredictable and they've come to accept blisters as inevitable in their active lifestyles.

I've Been Helping Athletes With Blisters For 15 Years

After all the various, typical ‘blister remedies’ suggested by the collective experience on the track, it became such an issue I could not even stand on it, let alone move. My race was done! Certain that it wouldn’t make any difference, I hobbled over to Rebecca’s tent to present my dilemma. At 8:10 am, she had finished with my foot. I stood, and could not noticeably tell the difference immediately. I could walk! So I decided to shuffle around for one lap to test it out. By the back straight I was unable to feel any discomfort in the area and had returned to a full run. Without Rebecca’s treatment, my race was over. I was able to put on another 34km to the tally due to the treatment.

Monday she refereed 1 hour of OzTag games, then played a 1-hour game. In a very competitive game, she came off and she had tears in her eyes. I said “are your blisters hurting” and she said “no my feet are the best I have ever felt them, dad, I can’t feel any blisters at all@” She was so happy and emotional that for the first time in 4 yrs she had no blisters. And tonight she played competition State Cup touch-football. As soon as she got home I asked the question again “how’s your feet” and she said “dad still no blisters and can you please thank the lady you have been talking to and let her know how my feet are and thank her for helping me”, She is just so excited to finally be blister-free from your help and recommendations.

Here's What I Can Tell You

The real reason blisters seem so difficult to get rid of is:

The fact is, we're coming at blisters from the wrong angle - and it's a hard habit to break

And so...

Is It Any Wonder?

Find Out How To Manage and Advise On Blisters Better

Your Clients Need You!

How To Help Your Clients More With THE Most Common Injury In Sport

In 2021, Dr Doug Richie and I Looked At All The Blister Research

Here's What We Found

Inconsistencies

Both the lay and the academic side of blister information is fraught with inconsistencies, leading to confusion and over-simplifications to the point where it’s just plain wrong.

Friction

A closer look at that word is required. While “friction” is a fundamental factor to the cause of foot blisters, it’s more counterintuitive than you might expect, because friction has two different meanings. And this is where a misinterpretation occurs that makes us look in the wrong places for preventive opportunities, and fixate on preventions that don't address the cause.

Hiding In Plain Sight

Doug and I are just flabbergasted that as podiatrists, we aren’t aware of the "bone movement" aspect of blister causation. This missing link is literally hiding in plain sight and is where podiatrists and athletic trainers can play a leading big role in managing blisters better.

Who Is This Course For?

Podiatrists! We have a unique understanding of foot structure and function that is heavily at play in blister causation.

However, it's also for any health professional involved in feet and athletic performance, such as:

Athletic trainers
Physiotherapists
Wilderness medics
Podiatric & foot care educators
Event directors & race doctors
Footwear retailers
Blister product designers

My Objectives For You With This Course

Improve Your Blister Outcomes

Enhance Your Reputation

Boost Your Bottom Line

To help you help your clients better with, not just the most common FOOT injury in sport, but THE most common injury in sport.

Enhance your professional reputation. Enhance the reputation of your practice and of your profession as a whole.

If your business depends on happy clients who are performing at their peak, our established framework will help you maximise your revenue, attract new clients and stop losing business.

Foot Blisters Are Predictable

You just need to know what to look for, listen out for, and the right questions to ask

Meet Your Instructors

Rebecca Rushton BsC(Pod)

Podiatrist and foot blister specialist (Australia)

Rebecca is an Australian podiatrist of 30 years and an authority on the management of foot blisters. She started the Blister Prevention website in 2012 and is the director of BlisterPod.

Rebecca has spent a lifetime dealing with her own blister prone feet in her sporting and everyday life. Now she specialises in demystifying blister management for athletes and sports medicine professionals.

For kicks, Rebecca enjoys providing advanced blister care at multiday ultramarathon events.

Dr Doug Richie DPM

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and blister researcher (USA)

Certified foot and ankle surgeon by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. Fellow of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Associate Clinical Professor of Biomechanics, California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt College. Clinical Associate Professor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Western University of Health Sciences. Served as Section Editor (Sports Medicine) of the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery for eight years. Past President of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. Two time winner of the American Podiatric Medical Association Research Award. Founder and director of Richie Technologies Inc. Developed and launched the Richie Brace line of custom and pre-fabricated ankle foot orthoses which are now distributed in seven countries. Recently retired from 38 years of private practice in Seal Beach, California. Still actively teaching students, residents and practitioners in areas of biomechanics and orthotic therapy.

Course Curriculum

Here's what you'll learn at Blister Prevention University

Welcome

A Message From Rebecca
How To Use This Course
Before We Begin…

What Causes Blisters

What Causes Blisters?
Blister Risk Factors
How Common Are Blisters?

Prevention Strategies

Overview
Skin Adaption
Callous
Taping, Moleskin & Adhesive Products
Shoe-Fit & Lacing
Double Socks & Toesocks
Moisture-Wicking Socks
Sock Density & Construction
Antiperspirants & Astringents
Other Moisture-Management Strategies
Powders
Lubricants
Cushioned Insoles
Gel Toe Protectors
Toeprops
Donut Pads / Deflective Padding
Orthoses and Biomechanical Interventions
Footwear Properties and Modifications
ENGO Blister Patches
PelliTec Blister Prevention Pads
Spenco 2nd Skin Squares
Loose-Packed Wool

Anatomical Locations

Introduction
Posterior Heel Blisters
Plantar Heel Blisters
Heel Edge Blisters
Plantar Arch & Edge Blisters
Lateral Midfoot Blisters
Forefoot Edge Blisters
Plantar 1st Metatarsal Head
Plantar 2nd (3rd & 4th) Metatarsal Heads
Plantar Hallux (Including Edge Blisters)
Dorsal Digital Blisters
Lateral 5th Toe Blisters
Apical Blisters
Subungual Blisters
Pinch Blisters
Interdigital Blisters
Distal Forefoot Blisters Extending Interdigitally

Blister Treatment

Principles of Blister Treatment
Hydrocolloids – Common Mistakes

FAQs, Tips & Case Studies

MUST READ: The COF of In-Shoe Material Interfaces
A Visible Indication Of High Shear Deformation
FAQs & Case Studies

Providing Proactive Blister Prevention

Put Your New Blister Prevention Skills To Work

Bonuses (including Build My Blister Plan)

How To Provide A Blister Plan
Support: Private Facebook Group

Next steps

You’re Amost Done!
Before You Go…

About this course

But You Don't Just Get Clinical Training

Implementation is key! So, you'll also get access to Rebecca's fill-in-the-blanks "My Blister Plan" document. This is the single-most important resource you can give an athlete to help them prepare, manage and troubleshoot their blisters.

Bonus material

We're not leaving you on your own — we're here to help you maximise your impact ($800+ value)

$100 value

#1 "My Blister Plan" Document

Implementation is everything! So, we're giving you my professionally-designed, fill-in-the-blanks "My Blister Plan" document. This is the single-most important resource you can give an athlete to get them on board with your recommendations, helping them prepare, manage and troubleshoot their blisters.

$200+ value

#2 Course Updates & Additions

You'll get all the course updates. For example, since we started, we've added a new lesson on sock construction, and Doug has given us a handy guide to choosing athletic socks for blister prevention.

$500+ value

#3 Professional Support

You're invited to join our private Facebook group to receive professional support from Rebecca and Doug. Ask us anything! This is usually reserved to our "Blister Prevention Business" clients, but for now, you get it free.

This University-Level Education Should Cost Upwards of $1,000

Add in today's $800+ worth of bonuses

That's $1,800

But you won't pay $1,800 — or the $800 you'd expect to pay to attend a weekend conference

Foot Blisters Are Predictable

You just need to know what to look for, listen out for, and the right questions to ask

You Simply Can't Lose

Money-Back Guarantee

It is impossible to not get that amount of value from this course. However, we understand you may have your doubts. So, to eliminate any friction, and because we’re so confident in the quality of the educational material and the impact you’ll make with it, simply show us where you think it is lacking within 30-days and we’ll gladly refund your money. This guarantee is voided if the certificate of completion has been issued.

Congratulations on putting together a fantastic resource which is east to navigate and offers the most comprehensive educational tool about friction lesions which I have ever seen.

I highly recommend this course for all podiatrists, especially those working with the active or athletic population. Blister management is an important skill to bring to the sports medicine team, and it’s a skill that podiatrists are perfectly positioned to deliver. Effectively managing blisters can make a significant impact on the overall health and performance of athletes across a range of sports. This is the ultimate course you need to give you those skills.

This is truly a thorough and complete resource on everything blisters, offering practical treatment solutions and careful explanations supported with scientific reference, the course content is clear and well guided. For any Podiatrist working with athletes and those active, the skills and additional resources this course provides are a welcomed and valuable addition.

Foot blisters are a legitimate pathology

And It's Our Job To Help Our Clients Overcome Them!

There is an opportunity here to help your clients more with this misunderstood, often overlooked and ridiculously common foot problem. You are legitimately the right person to be dealing with this!

FAQs

How long do I have access?

Forever.

Think this costs too much?

If you think you can save money and do all this yourself, well, you’re absolutely right, you could… in theory. Just be prepared to set aside a lot of time. It’s taken me: – 15 years – 4 lever arch files full of research on blisters, other shear-related skin damage, dermatology and tribology – Tens of thousands of dollars (probably even more than that – I don’t even want to think about it) – Weeks spent at ultramarathon events providing footcare – And I can’t even hazard a guess at how much of my personal and family time it has taken to figure all this out. Or you can have it all delivered to you in the next 30 seconds because I’ve done all the work for you.

Think you can save money and do this yourself?

I agree, you could. So why haven’t you? I can tell you why. This topic is counterintuitive. There are errors in both academia and the lay media. This course is designed to help you hit the ground running TODAY, not in 6 months, or the 15 years it took me!

Feel like you don't have the time for this?

I get it! Bite-sized, easy-to-find, intuitive, jump in and out where/whenever you like. Done!

Does it seem like your clients never complain about blisters?

Our clients have a frighteningly low expectation of our ability to help them with this injury. They think there’s nothing you can do. They’re too shy to tell you that the last thing you did or suggested didn’t work. They think they did something wrong and so they’ve come to accept blisters as inevitable. Just because they’re not telling you about it, doesn’t mean it’s not happening. If you still think friction blisters aren’t that big a deal and your clients aren’t suffering and struggling with them behind closed doors, you’re wrong. Friction blisters of the feet are not just the most common FOOT injury in sport, they’re THE most common injury in sport and walking activites. Your clients aren’t telling you about them because they genuinely think there’s nothing you can do and they think they are completely unpredictable. The fact is, blisters are very predictable and you hold invaluable insights and skills as a podiatrist to help them.

Not sure if this is for you?

Do you help people with their foot problems? Is it your job to maximise performance and minimise pain? This course is made just for you!

Do I get a 'certificate of completion'?

Yes! This course gives you 6 hours of CPD (6.0 CEUs).

Stop letting this opportunity slip through your fingers

Take the most common foot pathology there is in sport, become more informed about it, and start educating your clients on the best preventions and treatments available. They’ll thank you for it! And you’ll enjoy the boost to your professional reputation, your bottom line and word-of-mouth referrals.