Eagle Foot Care Clinic

05/05/2023

Corns and calluses are caused by the pressure and friction we put on our feet.
This happens when we wear shoes that are loose fitting or shoes that are too tight there for cause too much friction and when wearing high heels.

You can prevent corn and calluses by wearing shoes with enough room for your toes and by wearing bandages and felt pads of your feet.

05/04/2023

What are calluses?
Calluses are a thick, hardened area of the skin.
Some symptoms you might experience with calluses are:
1. A raised bump on the skin
2. Hardness of the bump
3. Pain under the skin
4. Dry skin
5. Flaky skin
6. A rough patch of skin

04/19/2023

https://www.healthline.com/health/athletes-foot

Athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis, is a contagious fungal infection that affects the skin on the feet. This condition is contagious and can spread to the toenails or hands. Common symptoms are itching, stinging, and raw skin. Learn about the causes, risk factors, and treatment.

04/18/2023

Here are some easy steps in keeping healthy feet.
1. Wear socks. It helps keep the moisture away from your feet.
2. Moisturize. Remember to moisturize after taking a bath and before you go to bed. This will help to keep your feet nice and soft.
3. Wash your feet everyday. This helps so that bacteria and fungus does not accumulate between your toes and on your nails.
4. Take walks. This helps the muscles in your feet stay strong.
5. Wear comfortable shoes. Make sure your shoes are not too tight. Wear shoes with support and that are breathable.

04/17/2023

https://dailycaring.com/8-essential-senior-foot-care-tips-for-improved-health/ #:~:text=8%20Essential%20Senior%20Foot%20Care%20Tips%20for%20Improved,7.%20Address%20pain%20...%208%208.%20Promote%20circulation

Healthy feet help seniors stay as mobile, balanced, and independent as possible. Use 8 essential senior foot care tips to support their health & well-being.

04/14/2023

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/7-ways-to-ease-your-bunions-without-surgery/

Warm soaks, shoe inserts may give you pain relief

04/13/2023

https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-get-rid-of-bunions

While some bunions have no symptoms, many become red, swollen, and painful. In this article, you’ll find 15 tips for managing the symptoms of your bunions and stopping them from getting worse.

04/13/2023

Tips for proper nail cutting.
When cutting your toenail make sure to cut them straight and not curved. Try to leave a some length to your nail and not to close to the skin. Try to use a nail trimmer that is proper for toenails.

04/13/2023

Bunions is a deformity of the joint connecting the big toe to the foot. The big toe often begins to bend towards the other toes. This can become very painful with swelling and redness around the toe. Bunion are one of the most common foot problems that are known to be genetically inherited.

04/12/2023

https://www.healthline.com/health/what-are-heel-fissures

Learn to recognize the symptoms of heel fissures, how to treat them at home, how to know when you need medical treatment, and how to prevent them.

04/12/2023

Cracked heels can occur when feet are not properly moisturized. This can cause a lot of pain when walking and the cracked skin can break and cause bleeding. This is especially dangerous because dirt and bacteria can infect these wounds. To help prevent cracked heels always remember to properly moisturize your feet after taking a bath and at night before bed.

04/06/2023

Shoes play a roll in prevention of ingrown toenail. Try to wear proper fitting shoes. Make sure your socks are not too tight for your feet. Wear steel-toe boots if you work around hazardous conditions.