"Are Offloading Interventions the Key to Reducing Pressure Ulcers?"

In 82% of clients who develop a foot ulcer, the initial cause is callus formation. Callus formation is related to pressure and plantar shear stress during the push-off phase of walking. In clients with diabetes-related peripheral neuropathy, force or pressure can further contribute to diabetic foot ulcerations. Learn more in the May/June 2023 issue of Getting Ready for Foot Care Certification.

"Implementing Off-loading Interventions to Prevent or Manage Injury"

https://journals.lww.com/jwocnonline/fulltext/2023/05000/getting_ready_for_foot_care_certification_.14.aspx