Self Inspections a Great Way to Prevent or Minimize Foot Concerns.
December 15, 2023
Choose a comfortable spot to sit with good lighting
- Clean feet from lint, dirt or debris
- Use a mirror to see bottoms and between toes
- Look for signs of skin breakage, bruising, colour change or swelling
- Feel for temperature differences and changes to bone shape
- Smell for odor that may be a sign of infection
- Write down findings and provide first aid to concerns
- Follow up with a health provider if no signs of healing in 24-48 hours