Institute for Preventive Foot Health (IPFH) is a non-profit foundation dedicated to helping people care for their feet through awareness,education and research.
#HumpDay foot health tip: Peripheral neuropathy is a common accompaniment of diabetes, and preventive foot care is critical to help avoid ulceration and amputation. Learn more about neuropathy and how to manage it.
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#DiabetesAwarenessMonth
#HumpDay foot health tip: If you have diabetes, it pays to take extra precautions with foot care. Here are some tips to help prevent ulceration and amputation: https://t.co/d2bLcx5DQU
#DiabetesAwarenessMonth
#HumpDay foot health tip: November is #AmericanDiabetesMonth. Great information here for people on foot care and preventing ulceration and amputation.
This article focuses on preventing foot infections that can lead to ulceration and amputation.
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#HumpDay foot health tip: Gout can flare up at any time, and can cause significant pain and discomfort. It often manifests in the joints of the lower extremities. Learn how to prevent it and what to do if it happens to you. https://t.co/0EbDmJC3KG
#HumpDay foot health tip: #BreastCancerAwareness Month is a good time to be aware that research supports the benefits of exercise during & after treatment for reducing both risk of recurrence and risk of developing breast cancer overall. Learn more: https://t.co/VHITvEUVOx
#HumpDay foot health tip: A new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development says obesity will cut life expectancy in the U.S. by nearly 4 years over the next 3 decades. Obesity also has a negative effect on the feet. Learn more: https://t.co/teDrJNkV6Q
#HumpDay foot health tip: Many fall activities can put particular stress on the forefoot. One common condition is sesamoiditis, which can produce significant pain. Learn more about this condition: https://t.co/SfB17RUIez
#HumpDay Foot Health Tip: October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Cancer treatments, especially chemotherapy, can affect your feet. Learn more about the effects and what you can do to treat them: https://t.co/5PPtBTGQ4f
#HumpDay foot health tip: Now that fall is officially here, it's the perfect time for hiking and backpacking! We have the information you need for taking care of your feet while pursuing this enjoyable but demanding activity. https://t.co/WpqXSpuzrI
#HumpDay foot health tip: Learn more about Morton's neuroma, the condition that recently sidelined 2016 American League MVP Mike Trout. While not always serious enough to end a player's season, it produces significant pain & can be difficult to resolve.
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#HumpDay Foot Health Tip: If you are walking for a cause this fall, you need to know how to take care of your feet before, during and after the event. We've got you covered: https://t.co/hxffrROzh4
#HumpDay Foot Health Tip: As summer gives way to fall, sports and activities change. Each season brings its own foot health challenges. Learn about foot conditions common to the fall season, and how to care for your feet when participating: https://t.co/HBjdYpu08J
#HumpDay foot health tip: There are still plenty of warm days left before summer ends. If your plans include a trip to the beach, pool, lake or river, you need to take care of your feet while in or near the water. Learn how: https://t.co/ZzclX1FFuh
#HumpDay foot health tip: Is it plantar fasciitis? We wouldn't attempt any on-line diagnoses, but in this case we think it probably is PF. Classic symptoms described: https://t.co/PkdlTH6q45
#HumpDay foot health tip: For people with diabetes, not controlling blood sugar and taking care of your feet can have devastating consequences. Here's a prime example: https://t.co/A6mvfBZEWA
#HumpDay foot health tip: Hot summer weather and vigorous activities can lead to #smellyfeet. Learn what causes foot odor and what to do about it!
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#HumpDay foot health tip: It's summer, and time for the beach, the lake or the pool! Spending time in and near the water presents particular challenges for foot health. Learn what they are and how to handle them! https://t.co/ZzclX1FFuh
#HumpDay foot health tip: Summer means warm weather sports like tennis, baseball and softball, which put particular strains and stresses on your feet. Learn how to protect yourself against foot issues when participating in these sports: https://t.co/QBWg9gvCrj
#HumpDay foot health tip: It's the last few days of #ArthritisAwarenessMonth. Did you know that bursitis is a form of arthritis? Bursitis can affect many joints, several of which are in the feet. Learn more about it: https://t.co/BTI5k4hwcP