Archive for July 2020
Preventing Common Hiking Injuries
????????: Prevention is better than cure. Wear well-fitting shoes and socks which allow for expansion of the foot but don’t allow slipping. Socks should be made from wool, bamboo or polyester. Lace your shoes up firmly. To avoid further friction try wearing a thin sock underneath a thicker sock and ensure seams don’t irritate bony…
Read MoreJuly is Your Feet in the Great Outdoors Month
With our countryside having turned a gorgeous green following our recent rain and the fact that we can now roam about freely within our beautiful state, our theme for the month of July is ‘Your feet in the great Outdoors’. We will be looking at activities like Hiking and how to prevent common foot problems…
Read MoreFootwear advice for Falls Prevention
The average person spends 7 hours a day on their feet and mostly within shoes which don’t fit properly or are worn-out. It’s important that the shoes we wear for most of the day are supportive and well fitting, whether we are out and about or at home. 6 Signs to tell if you…
Read MoreTop Tips for Preventing Falls in the Elderly
Wear properly fitted shoes: ditch the thongs, sandals, slippers and scuffs and opt for shoes with a sturdy, flat sole to provide stability, a soft lining to protect delicate skin and secure fastenings to prevent slipping and allow for swelling, and have your shoes properly fitted. Note that a shoe which is too cushioned results…
Read MoreJune is Falls Prevention Month
Each year one in three people over the age of 65 have a fall, resulting dislocations and fractures as well as head and back injuries. Alarmingly the number of falls in people aged over 75 has increased by 400% in the last decade. Medical factors such as taking multiple medications, dizziness or cognitive impairment may…
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