19/11/2025
Fantastic information from our friends The Foot Clinic - Paignton 🦶🏻 🚶♂️
One thing I see quite a lot of at work is worn ferrules with some of our patients that have walking aids.
When the rubber has been rubbed away it provides a lot less grip, particularly at this time of year when it can be cold, slippery and wet, so it’s really important to check them regularly and make sure they still have good grip and are not perished. It's very common to see them completely worn through and have a hole in the bottom!
Please check your walking aid or please check on behalf of your relatives/friends as this can be an obvious falls risk.
The staff will be checking within the clinic and we will happily provide you with replacements if requiring a new ferrule!