A Step Ahead Nursing Foot Care

Welcome to A Step Ahead Nursing Foot Care! We are a convenient, mobile business that provides foot care services to the elderly and diabetic community in Abbotsford. We'll be using this Page to educate and to raise awareness regarding common foot problems. If you'd like to get in touch with us, message us on Messenger. Don't forget to like or follow us so you can stay up to date on things. Thanks for visiting A Step Ahead Nursing Foot Care and we hope to see you soon!

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Understanding the effects of diabetes on the feet. A few excerpts provided by Lippincott Nursing Centre.

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Wounds Canada - Monthly Diabetic Foot Care Tips

Diabetic Foot Care....

https://globalnews.ca/news/6078497/what-are-warts/

A colleague shared this today! Brought a smile to my face

May is Foot Health Month! -Wounds Canada

Your Monthly e-Tip: April 2020 from Wounds Canada Foot Care at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic A lot has changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people are staying home, all day, every day. This might be a nice break for the first couple of days, but after that it can become tiresome and boring. Many businesses, including various health clinics, have either shut down or sharply reduced their patient load. Your chiropodists or podiatrists clinic is probably amo...Continue reading

Your Monthly Tip: March 2020 - Wounds Canada What is the best type of shoe for you?...Continue reading

Known as toe loops or splints, these soft and cushioned toe loops support and protect hammertoes, overlapping toes, claw toes, jammed or even broken toes. They are quick and easy to wear ~ they are designed to hold two toes together for support and protection. The loops and wrap design cushions the toes without adding any bulkiness and helps relieve pain from calluses or possible blisters. They also cushion the top and between toes to relieve any rubbing or irritation caused from footwear. They are made thin enough to be able to wear in any style of show ~ narrow toe loops fit smaller toes and the wider toe loops are made to fit the big toe. They are washable and reusable! https://youtu.be/LNG9h6wKf4A

February tip for diabetics https://www.woundscanada.ca/index.php view&reset=1&id=141

A fellow foot care nurse and friend shared this post today. Very informative!

This second video I am sharing today is a great tip/trick that Im sure anyone who works in health care would definitely appreciate https://youtu.be/AwyIeRYM608

When I come across a video that is both informative and educational, I know the best platform to share it on is Facebook. So today I came across two videos to share! https://youtu.be/1tPGJ3-mxbY

Sesamoiditis is the inflammation of the tendons of the foot. It can be described as a sharp, numbing pain in the ball of foot, mainly at the base of the big toe. What is a Sesamoid? A sesamoid is a bone embedded in a tendon. They are found in several joints in the body. In the foot, the Sesamoids are the two pea-shaped bones located in the ball of the foot, beneath the big toe joint. They act as pulleys for the tendons, providing leverage as the big toe pushes off durin...g walking or running. Sesamoids also serve as a weigh-bearing surface for the first metatarsal bone (the long bone connected to the big toe) absorbing the weight being placed on the ball of the foot when walking, running and jumping. There are three types of sesamoid injuries of the foot- Turf toe. This is an injury of the soft tissue surrounding the big toe joint. It usually occurs when the big toe joint is extended beyond its normal range. Turf toe causes immediate, sharp pain and swelling. It usually affects the entire big toe joint and limits the motion of the toe. Turf toe may result in an injury to the soft tissue attached to the sesamoid or a fracture of the sesamoid. Sometimes a pop is felt at the moment of injury. Fracture. A fracture (break) in a sesamoid bone can be either acute or chronic. An acute fracture is caused by traumaa direct blow or impact to the bone. An acute sesamoid fracture produces immediate pain and swelling at the site of the break but usually does not affect the entire big toe joint. A chronic fracture is a stress fracture (a hairline break usually caused by repetitive stress or overuse). A chronic sesamoid fracture produces longstanding pain in the ball of the foot beneath the big toe joint. The pain, which tends to come and go, generally is aggravated with activity and relieved with rest. Sesamoiditis. This is an overuse injury involving chronic inflammation of the sesamoid bones and the tendons involved with those bones. Sesamoiditis is caused by increased pressure on the sesamoids. Often, sesamoiditis is associated with a dull, longstanding pain beneath the big toe joint. The pain comes and goes, usually occurring with certain shoes or certain activities. Treatments- padding, taping or strapping to offload pressure; immobilization (use of cast or crutches to prevent weight-bearing and severity of injury, anti-inflammatory medication to assist with pain and inflammation; physical therapy to help strengthen and condition foot; and finally orthotics to help balance the pressure placed on the ball of the foot. #foothealthfacts

So many people always ask why we dont soak feet before starting foot care. Current best practice is to NOT soak and here are the reasons behind it. Foot health is super important! Know the facts

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Toe loops or splints These soft and cushioned toe loops support and protect hammertoes, overlapping toes, claw toes, jammed or even broken toes. They are quick and easy to wear ~ are designed to hold two toes together for support and protection. The loop and wrap design cushions the toes without adding any bulkiness and helps relieve pain from calluses or possible blisters. They also cushion the top and between toes to relieve any rubbing or irritation caused from footwear. They are made thin enough to be able to wear in any style of shoe ~ narrow toe loops fit the smaller toes and the wider toe loops are made to fit the big toe. They are washable and reusable!

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This weeks post is for diabetics...

Have you ever wondered what happens to your foot when you walk? Do you overpronate, supinate or stay neutral? Well, you can! Both your footprint and shoes give you insight into what happens when you walk...All you need to do is take a closer look....

Diabetes Foot Health- Heel that Pain Living with diabetes can be difficult to say the least. On top of worries about medication, blood sugar regulation, cardiovascular damage, kidney damage, and eye damage, theres also a significant risk of foot injuries. Knowing which common diabetic foot injuries to watch out for and a few tips for diabetic foot care to prevent those injuries can help you catch potential problems early and stay on top of any complications. Foot Injurie...Continue reading