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😣 The Achilles' Heel of Heel Blisters

Published about 2 months agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read

Hi Reader,

This month we are spreading some enlightenment on posterior heel blisters, including their causes, how to prevent and treat them, the research, and various other insights.

Hope you enjoy!

Rebecca


FACT

Back of Heel Blisters are the most common heel blister

Back-of-heel blisters are the most common type of heel blister, sparking my journey to understand blisters better. In this article, you'll see how I educate patients on their treatment choices. Take a read: 6 Popular Ways to Prevent Back-of-Heel Blisters​


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Hashmi et al, 2013 Heel Blister Research

In February, we started our focus on posterior heel blisters with a thorough look at what rubs what at the back of the heel. If you haven't seen this episode yet, please take a look. I'm certain you'll understand these blisters better and feel more confident recommending preventions to your patients. You'll find the replay here.

Then last week, we explore the fantastic research conducted by Farina Hashmi and colleagues on posterior heel blisters, which centred on describing the events before, during and after blister formation. This was an enlightening session, and well worth a look. You can read more on this topic and watch the session here.


NEW AND IMPROVED

New ENGO Heel Patches Shape

Exciting news! Our popular ENGO Heel Patches have been revamped to provide even better blister protection and longevity. Read how it all came about and how ENGO is an unbeatable defense against back-of-heel blisters.

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Hashmi et al, 2013 Heel Blister ResearchPRODUCT HIGHLIGHT

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