Blister Moleskin: How It Works, Pros And Cons
Blister moleskin is a stalwart of the blister management scene. So, it might surprise you when I say I think it's a bit over-rated. Here’s why.
Friction Blister On Foot? How To Deal With The Friction
Friction - it has two different meanings. So, the next time you get a friction blister on your foot, this is what you need to know, and do for best results.
Good Friction v Bad Friction: Pertaining To Foot Blisters
Friction is unmistakably part of what causes foot blisters. This is bad friction. However, there is good friction. In fact, it's vital to the way we walk.
Burn Blister Versus Friction Blister
It's a popular belief that foot blisters are a type of burn blister. It sounds feasible. Rubbing two sticks together generates enough heat to start a fire!
Foot Blisters & The Rubbing Paradox
When it comes to friction blisters on the feet, is rubbing the problem? The solution? Or both? Let me explain the rubbing paradox.
Targeted Friction Management: Why It Matters
Friction isn’t a bad thing, even if you're getting blisters. Without it, your foot would slide around too much. But you need targeted friction management.
Static Friction vs Dynamic Friction: Blister Formation
Static friction causes blisters because it results in more shear stress than dynamic friction. Imagining the foot as a wobbly box helps to explain.
Blister Care From A Different Perspective
The shoe-sock interface holds huge potential for blister care (prevention and treatment). One of the main advantages is the potential for a lasting effect.
Is It A Pressure Blister Or Friction Blister [Or Both]?
Pressure itself doesn’t cause blisters! We need friction to. So why do we call them friction blisters, not a pressure blister?
