Foot Faults

What are blisters and how do you prevent them?

they’re a shell of skin with liquid (sweat molicules) caused by repeating rubbing of shoes or shoes that are too big. Usually occurs on heel. to prevent, change shoes regularly, buy shoes at end of day when foot is the biggest, wear socks and buy shoes that fit you

Whats a callus and how do you prevent them?

a buildup of hard skin usually on the bottom of your foot. this is caused by the uneven distribution of weight or shoes that dont fit properly. To prevent, make sure the toe box is wide and tall enough, proper cushioning in arch, and that the heel is snug but not too tight. you can remove by exfoliating

Whats a corn and how do you prevent it?

A corn is an isolated area of thick skin over the joints of the toe. a blister can turn into a callus and then into a corn. caused by skin friction. to prevent, make sure the toe box is wide and tall anough and that your shoes fit properly.

whats the difference between a callus and corn?

a callus is a broad area of thick skin while a corn is isolated (and smaller)

Whats a bunion and how to you prevent them?

Bunions are calcium buildups on the big toe only and causes it to turn in. found on the base of the proximila filanges and base of the first metatoris. This is herediary and can be correct if born with it. make sure the toe box is high and wide enough

whats a tailors bunion?

also called a bunionette and occurs on pinky toe only (or outter ball of foot)

whats arthritis?

it’s the inflammation of the synovial membrane and tissue around the joints. it can occur in any joint in the body. to prevent, make sure the heel is snug and cushioned

whats osteoarthitis?

imflammation of the cartiledge around the bones of joints