Wound & Hyperbaric Healing Center at Windom Area Health Offers Foot Health Tips During National Foot Health Awareness Month in April
April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and a time when the experts at the Wound & Hyperbaric Healing Center suggest people take a moment to stand up for their feet. Right now, 6.7 million Americans are living with a chronic wound, and more than two million of those are suffering from a diabetic foot ulcer.
The Wound & Hyperbaric Healing Center at Windom Area Health treats chronic foot and leg wounds tha
t are often caused by underlying conditions such as diabetes and vascular disease. Are your feet at risk? Some of the primary risk factors for wounds of the feet include: neuropathy, deformity of the foot, history of foot ulceration, absent or diminished pulses and prior amputation.
Healogics manages the Wound & Hyperbaric Healing Center specializing in the treatment of chronic wounds and non-responsive conditions.
There are preventative measures everyone can do to improve foot health. The Wound & Hyperbaric Healing Center offers the following foot care tips:
- Check your feet for red spots, cuts, swelling, blisters, sores or other injuries daily.
- Wash your feet every day and dry them with care, especially between the toes.
- Trim your toenails as needed after you’ve washed and dried your feet.
- Wear properly fitting shoes that do not rub or pinch your feet.
- Always wear socks or stockings with your shoes, and never walk barefoot or while wearing just socks.
- Physical activity can help increase circulation in your feet. Consult your healthcare team to see which physical activity is right for you.
Take off your socks at your next check-up, and alert your doctor to any problems with your feet. The Wound & Hyperbaric Healing Center offers comprehensive wound care and leading-edge treatments including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, negative pressure wound therapy, bio-engineered skin substitutes, biological and biosynthetic dressings and growth factor therapies.
For more information on the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers or chronic or infected wounds, contact The Wound & Hyperbaric Healing Center located at 2150 Hospital Drive or call 831-0686.