Re: Shoe Battles
Dear Kevin,
your article was very interesting, and makes a very valid point! I have learned very quickly we need to get into the minds of our pateints and try and understand the reasoning for non compliance especially with footwear. I am only half way through my degree and have seen supervising podiatrists eyes roll as the still hopefull student advises almost every patient they see on suitable footwear, to the point I've developed several means of attack on the subject!
What helps me understand, (but also contradicts) is being female and having the genetic predisposition towards very 'BAD' shoes, I know the pleasure and pain a nice pair of high heeled boots gives! Dannenberg embraces this, with his Insolia insoles (I can hear the sharp intake of breath by those who know more...).
I totally agree with the need to educate pateints, I also think more attractive 'GOOD' shoes need to be available, the mere mention of certain brands of footwear make patients toes curl, and we often get 'these were very good, expensive shoes'. How do we move forwards in our battle for footwear?:boxing:
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