Blister Prevention Office Hours - Foot Blister Q&A with Rebecca Rushton

Blister Prevention Office Hours - Foot Blister Q&A with Rebecca Rushton
➡️A monthly Q&A hosted by podiatrist Rebecca Rushton (the BlisterPod) for Podiatrists, Physios, Athletic Trainers, Wilderness Medics, Race Medics and Event Directors, Educators, Footwear Designers, Footwear Retailers, and anyone who deals with foot blisters and their prevention in a professional capacity 👣

[0:00] Intro

[0:45] Question 1
➡️ Boot lacing for blister prevention: tight or loose? Or does it depend?
Firm lacing is ALWAYS best
👉    • How to Lace a Hiking Boot For Better Fit   (Enwild)
👉    • How to lace walking boots to prevent ...   (profeet.co.uk)

[3:20] Question 2
➡️ To tape, or not to tape?
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[7:33] IMPORTANT!
Setting the scene for qns 3-5
Don’t ask:
What’s the best blister prevention?
What’s the best blister prevention for [activity]?
Instead ask:
What’s the best prevention for [site] blisters?
And then:
Nuance it to the activity.

[12:23] Question 3
➡️ Blister prevention for runners

[20:01] Question 4
➡️ Best blister prevention strategies for hikers

[24:59] Question 5
➡️ Blister prevention for kids with new school shoes that have been fitted correctly

[29:00] Question 6
➡️ Tips and best devices for blisters between the big toe and second toe
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