For Immediate Release
29th October 2009
Foot care advice
for Melbourne Cup party goers
Endeavour College of Natural Health, Australia’s leading natural therapy educator today
released foot care advice for party goers celebrating the Melbourne Spring festival.
“Many people take their feet for granted” said Australian Reflexology expert and lecturer
at Endeavour College; Emma Gierschick, “It’s often only when there is a problem that the feet
are given the attention they deserve. Here are some simple tips to combat the typical injuries
likely to be incurred during the Melbourne Cup celebrations”.
Blisters:
Make sure your feet remain dry during the day.
Wear stockings or socks made from natural fibres to minimize friction.
Protect the skin ‘problem spots’ using petroleum jelly to lubricate skin.
Alternatively use foot powder to keep feet dry or apply band aids to ‘problem spots’.
Remove the irritating shoe and apply ice to limit swelling and pain then cover the
blister with a cushioned band aid to prevent it bursting.
Do not pop the blister – the skin provides a natural defence against infection.
Sore aching feet:
Walk barefoot on the grass (not advisable for diabetics).
Apply cold presses or ice packs or soak the feet in cold water.
Wear reusable
gel pads, or adhesive padding to protect the ball of the foot and
support the arch or a heel pad to provide more cushioning.
Consult a Reflexologist to work out tension in the feet or massage the foot using
a peppermint foot lotion. Stretch the foot, ankle and calf muscles.
Roll a cold bottle or rolling pin under the sole of the foot.
Take a pair of fold up ballet shoes or thongs to change into for the journey home.
Sprained ankles:
RICE – Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate,
Rest the affected foot.
Apply an ice pack to reduce the swelling.
Apply a compression to restrict range of motion i.e. bandages, splints.
Elevate the foot as much as possible.
Apply homeopathic arnica lotion to reduce any inflammation or swelling
If the condition does not improve after several hours seek medical attention
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Emma Gierschick
PHONE:
03 9655 9535
EMAIL:
Emma.Gierschick@endeavour.edu.au
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