The document discusses foot care and provides information on common foot problems. It covers the anatomy and physiology of the feet, including development from infancy to adulthood. Common issues like diabetes, arthritis, nail and skin problems are explained. The integumentary system, foot structures like arches and tendons, and conditions such as bunions, plantar fasciitis and ulcers are defined. Guidelines for foot assessment, massage, shoe fitting and care are provided. Diagrams and references are included to support the content.

1. Foot CareBy:Bassam Adlouni, RN, BSN, CRNSpa Pampering-by LuxeLivingn

2. Course ContentIntroductionPathophysiology of Diabetis, Athritis, Integumentory SystemThe FeetInner problemsCirculatory problemsAnatomy of the NailAssessment of the feetCare of the feet

3. Common TermsAmbulateAnteriorCapillaryClubbing- Extra skin at the end of the toesDermisDorsalEpidermisFasciaGaitLateral

4. How the foot developsInfancy:They have tiny heels and wide toes

5. Bones in cartilage form

6. The whole foot: one big fat padNB: Tight foot wear or early weight bearing can affect bone formation1 year old:-Foot gains bone density quickly, allowing enough weight bearing (start learn to walk)

7. ToddlersMakes toddlers look knock-kneed

8. muscles in legs develop#Tight shoes still can damage the feet10 years

9. Bones are fully developed except for the heel, growth is rapid until puberty and tight shoes still a danger.18-20 years old-The bones are hardened but continue to change and the rate of change may be due some factors like:Weight gain

10. Pregnancy

11. Heavy use

12. Changes in circulation

13. Aging ligamentswww.laboratorium.dist.unige.it

14. Purpose of the FeetSupport & Shock absorbersOur feet support our weight130 lbs when standing

15. 195 lbs when walking

16. 390 lbs when runningBalancenerves transmit to the brain signal about the level underneath.

17. ankles are triple jointed to articulate the body balanceSmooth gaitlever action of the toeswww.localwin.com

18. DiabetesType 1 (insulin dependent)Type 2 (non-insulin dependent)ComplicationsFoot care

19. ArthritisOsteoarthritisRheumatoid arthritisFoot carehttp://www.joint-pain-solutions.com/images/arthritis_osteoarthritis.jpgwww.stevenage-podiatry.co.uk

20. Integumentary System(Skin) Function (7)ChangesProblemshttp://mhts.com.au

21. Anatomy of the Footwww.wheniwearmysneakers.comhttp://legrandclub.rds.ca

22. Common foot problemshttp://www.marshfieldclinic.org

23. Foot and nails problemsHammer Toes or Claw ToesA hammer toe occurs when the middle of the toe points upwards abnormally.www.footmechanics.co.nzwww.lewistonortho.com

24. Corns & CallusesA callus (tyloma) is an area of skin that thickens after exposure to repetitive forces in order to protect the skin. When a callus develops a mass of dead cells in its center, it becomes a corn (heloma).www.ewhoknow.com

25. BunionsA bunion is when your big toe points toward the second toe. This causes a bump on the inside edge of your toe.Athlete’s footknown as dermatophytosis of the foot or tineapedis ("foot fungus"), is a common skin infection that affects the feet. You don't have to be an "athlete" to get it.www.ehow.com

26. FissuresBlisterswww.stevenage-podiatry.co.ukhttp:feet.thefuntimesguide.com

27. Seed Corns (skin layers)are also called porokeratotic lesions or plugged sweat ducts.Plantar Warts (viruses)Warts are small, usually painless growths on the skin caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV).www.mdconsult.com

28. Involuted NailsThese occur when the nail edge curls down into the groove.Ingrowing NailsThey occur when the edge of the nail cuts into the skin.Rams Horn NailsOnychogryposis, also called "ram's-horn nail", is a thickening and increase in curvature of the nail. It is usually the result of injury to the matrix.http://soretoes.comhttp://wikibrowser.net