Blister Prevention Insights from the 2024 SMA & ACSEP Conference
1. SEPA Netball Symposium This was a great 3 hour session immediately preceding the conference. Two topics I’d like to comment on include athlete blister education and athlete bli...
QUESTION 1 What do you do for black toenails and blisters under toenails in cricket fast bowlers when their big toe hits the end of the shoe? QUESTION 2 Runner: I can’t lace shoes...
Toenail Blisters - What Causes Subungual and Periungual Blisters
Photos of toenail blisters Watch the video to see several photos of subungual and periungual blisters. Toenail anatomy Visualise the toenail’s relationship to the distal phalanx, ...
Because we didn’t have time for Q&A last month, this month we did a FULL (40 mins) foot friction blister Q&A session. Here are the topics we covered: [1:08] What causes bl...
Features of a Sports Performance Sock
The most common question podiatrists (and people in general) ask me is, “What is the best athletic sock to recommend for blister prevention?” My answer always seems insufficient. ...
Blister Myths, Half-Truths, Misunderstandings and Other BS
Blisters are misunderstood, and bad advice is everywhere. In this Blister Prevention Office Hours episode, we’re busting blister myths and setting the record straight. Blister Myt...
What Is The Current Evidence Base For Blister Prevention Strategies?
Evidence For: Thick acrylic socks (click to view image) Neoprene (Spenco) insoles (click to view image) Familiarity with footwear and activity (click to view image) Eviden...
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