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Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention

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The Importance of Pressure Off-loading Devices for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention

In the UK, over 4.9 million people have the condition, with a further 13.6 million people at increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, the implications of diabetes to the individual can be severe. Without proper preventative care, people with the condition are at risk of complications such as foot ulceration, which can lead to lower-limb amputation. Lets look at offloading pressure and some of the tools available to achieve this.

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  1. Windlass Diagram

    Plantar Fascia Grooves in Foot Orthoses

    It is widely acknowledged that the foot should be a supportive structure to resist the forces that are applied to it during the propulsive or push of phase of gait. To do this the arch of the foot should be become elevated and the foot becomes more supinated. There are a number of ways in which the foot can do this.

  2. Arch pain - Plantar Fasciitis

    What is: Arch Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)

    The most common cause of arch pain is Plantar Fasciitis, which is a condition that refers to the inflammation of the tissues connected to the heel bone. This is due to excessive pulling and stretching of the fibrous bands that support the arch of the foot.

  3. Heel Pain

    What is: Heel pain - Bursitis & Plantar Fasciitis

    Heel Pain Syndrome is caused by repetitive pressure placed on the heel of the foot when walking, which causes soreness of the heel.