Active Health: S1E2 - Feeling the Pinch

Blisters are a common problem, especially in those of us that lead active lives. They can quite literally knock us off our feet. Can you prevent blisters? What’s the best way to treat them and the all-important question - should you pop a blister?  Dr Juliet McGrattan talks us through how blisters form and considers the answers to each of these questions. There’s advice on choosing the right socks, shoes and even how to lace your trainers. With tips on using skin barriers and words of warning on when to see a health professional, this is short, sound, snappy health advice to—literally—keep you on your toes.
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