The Blister Blog
Insight, learning and education on all things Blister Prevention.
Spotlight on Innovation: PelliTec’s Feasibility Study at Diabetic Foot Conference 2023 (DFCon23)
Congratulations to PelliTec for having their feasibility study accepted as a poster presentation at this prestigious Diabetic Foot Conference (DFCon23).
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Doug Richie
Footcare specialist
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.
How can you help your patient predict blisters they are likely to suffer, so they can implement proactive prevention? Here's what to ask and look out for.
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Let's look at the variable of orthotic prescription for blisters under the first metatarsal head. Your choice will depend on the stiffness of the ray.
Ever wondered if you’re more likely to get blisters because of your weight or gender. Here's what research tells us about risk factors for foot blisters.
Orthotics can cause posterior heel edge blisters when they sit ever so slightly forward in the shoe. Thankfully, there's an easy fix - doublesided tape.
Does faster rubbing cause blisters more than slower rubbing? Counterintuitively, no! We know this thanks to blister research performed all the way back in 1955.
Foot ulcers, calluses and blisters are all caused by the same thing - repetitive skin shear. That is, high friction force (pressure and COF) and bone movement.
