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Hi, I have been asked to be part of the support crew for my daughter and her mates on next years Oxfam walk. From what I have read blisters appear to be the biggest problem... BUT..... Please can I have some insight into what I need to be prepared for. Supplies and perfecting my strapping techniques???
Thanks,::confused::

 

Hi L,

For strapping techniques and treatment of blisters, you can't go past John Vonhof's book 'Fixing Your Feet - Prevention and Treatments for Athletes'. It's a very good read and very comprehensive.

Personally, I have a problem with strapping as a blister prevention technique. I don't think it prevents blisters at all (or at least not very well). I do think it prevents abrasions though ... and so it will help keep the blister roof intact. So it will help in a way.

I've had a lot to do with blister prevention in the last year as I have become the Australasian distributor of a blister prevention product. I've also just finished writing a report on blister prevention for podiatrists - it is in the process of being reviewed by some colleagues and will be available shortly from the blister prevention website. If you'd like a copy in advance, just let me know.

Regards

Rebecca Rushton
Esperance Podiatry and ENGO Blister Prevention
www.blisterprevention.com.au

 

Thank you so much, I would like a copy of the report. should I contact you via your website??
Lynne

 

Sure Lynne, just email me at rrushton@westnet.com.au and I'll forward a copy to you.

Rebecca

 

I've had pretty good success after blister has formed(and usually broken) with hydrocolloid gel sheet taped with one of the usual suspects... very successful on a couple of sportspeople needing to keep competing on pretty raw feet... the gel sheet helps with the shear...

 

Thank you, she completed it and they did a fair time- not too sure she will do it again tho'! But I may volunteer again.