How
to take care of your feet Here
are some DOs and DON'Ts for good foot care DO
- Check
your feet and shoes daily (use a mirror if you cannot reach them).
- Remember
you may not feel injury
- Keep
you feet clean, wash well and dry gently especially between the toes
- Moisturise
your skin but avoid but avoid the area between the toes as this is normally moist
enough
- Wear
shoes or slippers at all times
- Report
any sores, swelling, cracks, corns, skin damage or change of colour IMMEDIATELY
to your doctor.
- Cut
you nails (softer after bath) to the shape of your toe. If you cannot cut your
nails see a chiropodist/podiatrist.
- Run
your hand around the inside of your shoes each day before putting them on to check
that there is nothing that could rub against or hurt your feet e.g a piece of
stone or sharp points.
- Wear
well fitting shoes. Make sure they are wide, deep and long enough for your feet.
- Change
your socks and stockings daily
DON'Ts
- Avoid extremes of temperature
both hot and cold.
- Avoid
very hot baths, put cold water in first then add hot water. Test with your elbows
- Avoid
sitting close to fires and radiators
- Avoid
hot water bottles. Wear warm loose bedsocks instead.
- Do
not use corn paints or plasters to treat corns or calluses yourself
- NEVER
use surgical blades or knives to cut your own corns off. Go to see a chiropodist/podiatrist.
- Do not
walk barefoot
- Do
not ignore even the slight injuries to your feet
- Do
not dig down on the side of your nails
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