The Blister Blog
Insight, learning and education on all things Blister Prevention.
Pathomechanics of Friction Blisters on the Feet
Following the publication of our blister causation paradigm paper in January 2024, this video explains the true pathomechanics of friction blisters on the feet.
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Doug Richie
Footcare specialist
Congratulations to PelliTec for having their feasibility study accepted as a poster presentation at this prestigious Diabetic Foot Conference (DFCon23).
Watch Part 1 and Part 2 replays of breaking down blisters with Dr Doug Richie, Rebecca Rushton and Talysha Reeve from the Progressive Podiatry Project.
You've probably heard that what causes foot blisters is heat, moisture and friction. This is a gross over-simplification. Here's the new blister paradigm.
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