Happy Healthy Feet

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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