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 Over the years there have been plenty of collaborations between airlines and big time fashion designers. Some of these include Pierre Balmain for Singapore Airlines and Christian Lacroix for Air France. Recently, Virgin Atlantic has made an agreement with Vivienne Westwood on creating the new flight attendant and crew member uniforms. The global wearer trial for the uniforms has had positive reviews; however, plenty employees have described blisters from the designer’s shoes. The shoes are an adaptation of Westwood’s signature heels.  A spokesperson for the airline responded to the reports declaring that the company is working to ensure that its employees are “happy and comfortable in their working environment.”
If you work in an environment that requires extensive standing and walking, you may develop blisters on the feet. To learn more about blister treatment and prevention, speak to Dr. Genine Befumo and Dr. Mark Berger of University Foot & Ankle Center, LLC. Our doctors will assist you with all of your foot and ankle concerns and answer any of your related questions. 

Blisters on the Feet
When tight or ill-fitting footwear is worn, many times a foot blister may develop. Blisters can even develop by constant rubbing from the shoe, often times leading to pain. 

What is a Foot Blister?
A foot blister is a small pocket that is filled with fluid, forming on the upper most layer of the skin. Blisters are filled with clear fluid, and may lead to drainage of blood or pus if the area has become infected. 

How do they Form?
Blisters of the feet are almost always the result of shoe rubbing and constant friction of the skin and material. Long periods of walking in shoes, sandals, or boots which don’t fit properly can result in a blister. Those who often have moisture or humidity in the feet, are prone to blister formation easily. 

Prevention & Treatment
Proper care is vital to alleviate pain and prevent infection to the affected area of the foot. The best treatment is to leave them alone. New skin will develop under the blister and during the healing stages, your blister will pop.

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 Although many patients suffering from hammertoes would like to receive immediate surgery to get the process over with, many insurance companies will not even consider covering the costs until non-surgical treatments are attempted first. Invasive methods of non-surgical treatment include cortisone injections, analgesic drugs, or anti-inflammatory drugs to help ease the discomfort and swelling caused by hammertoes. Using custom orthotic inserts can help decrease discomfort as well as wearing a splint if the toe is still capable of being straightened are some non-invasive methods. The splint can also keep the toe from rubbing against the top of the toe with its protective padding. Hammertoes can be prevented with proper fitting footwear and by avoiding high heels.

Successful hammertoe correction will often require the assistance of a medical professional. If you would like to make a consultation for a hammertoe, see podiatrist one of our doctors of University Foot and Ankle Center, LLC. We will provide you with quality treatment and attend to all of your foot and ankle needs.

Hammertoe
Hammertoe is little-known a painful condition that affects the second, third and fourth toes involving different joints of the toe and foot. Hammertoe can be caused by many other conditions such as RA (rheumatoid arthritis), osteoarthritis, trauma or injuries to your foot, it can be hereditary and it can also be caused by a cerebral vascular accident. If you wear shoes that are too narrow or short for your feet, it may exacerbate any pain you already have.

It is really important to your overall well-being to seek out medical attention at the first signs of foot pain or anything that may hinder your ability to walk in a normal manner. Taking care of your feet is one of the first steps to being able to live a full and healthy life.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of our offices located in East Brunswick and Monroe Township, NJ. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.

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Recent research from the University of Queensland scientists has shed some light on the role other foot muscles play in arch support. The scientists used an experiment that involved weights to prove this. Upon studying the movement of the muscles in the foot, it became clear that more muscles aid in arch support than originally thought.

Dr. Glen Lichtwark and his colleagues at the university conducted another experiment using electrical stimulation. When activated, the tissues in the arch began to rise. Lichtwark believes that this could play an innovative role for the feet when it comes to designing footwear, injury rehabilitation and understanding bipedalism.

The biomechanics are the cogs behind the gears that manage your feet. If you would like more information, see podiatrist Dr. Genine Befumo or Dr. Mark Berger of University Foot & Ankle Center, LLC.  Dr. Befumo and Dr. Berger can provide in-depth information as well as measure your personal foot biomechanics.   

A History of Biomechanics

- Biomechanics dates back to the BC era in Egypt where evidence of professional foot care has been recorded.
- In 1974 biomechanics gained a higher profile from the studies of Merton Root, who claimed that by changing or controlling the forces between the ankle and the foot, corrections or conditions could be implemented to gain strength and coordination to the area.

Modern technology improvements are based on past theories and therapeutic processes providing a better understanding of podiatry concepts for biomechanics. Computers provide accurate determinations about the forces, moments and patterns of the foot and lower legs with the most important information captured.

Advances in materials and more awareness of biomechanics have developed enhanced corrective methods, offering further options for foot-related injuries. Understanding foot biomechanics can help improve and eliminate pain, stopping further stress to the foot.

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Patients who would rather not have anything to do with prescription drugs can make use of natural remedies to successfully treat Athlete’s foot. For example, be sure to apply apple cider vinegar or tea tree oil directly onto areas of the foot affected by the condition.

There are also a number of liquid solutions that can be made to wash the feet in. For one solution, mix one part white vinegar with two parts warm water, soaking the feet can soak for fifteen minutes. You can also grind garlic into a fine paste and mix into a tub of water to create another solution. A third solution is boiling neem leaves in water for ten minutes, allow water to cool, and wash the feet in this twice a day.
Athlete’s foot can be treated with either prescription drugs or natural remedies like those aforementioned. Consult with podiatrist Dr. Genine Befumo of University Foot & Ankle Center. Dr. Befumo will attend to all of your foot and ankle needs.

Athlete’s Foot: The Sole Story
If you suffer from itching, burning, dry, and flaking feet, this may be a sign of athlete's foot. Athlete's foot, also known as tinea pedis, can be extremely contagious, and it often infects shower floors, gyms, socks and shoes, and anywhere else feet may come in contact with. It is commonly found in public changing areas and bathrooms, dormitory style living quarters, around locker rooms and public swimming pools. 

Solutions to Combat Athlete’s Foot
- Hydrate your feet by using lotion
- Exfoliate
- Buff off nails
- Use of anti-fungal product
- Examine feet and visit your doctor if any suspicious blisters or cuts are present. 

What is Tinea?
- Athlete’s foot is often caused by the same fungus that causes ringworm (tinea).
- Tinea can invade other parts of the body as well, if the proper thriving conditions for it are met.
- Tinea thrives in mostly dark, warm and moist environments.
- Although many people never experience athlete’s foot, around 70% of the population may suffer from tinea at some point.
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