Intro to Podiatry
Name one service we can address as a specialty.
What are foot, ankle, and lower extremity pain (sprains, fractures, x-rays), diabetic foot exams, arthritis management (injections), orthotics, ingrown toenails, toenail fungus, ulcers, wounds, swelling, dry skin, corns, and calluses?
Name one thing to check feet daily for.
What are cuts and bruises, swelling, dryness or crackling of skin, plantar callus formation, minor injuries that would normally cause pain (splinters, blisters, ingrown toenails etc.)
The average American walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day, or roughly 1.5 to 2 miles.
What is true?
(Mayo Clinic)
In Greek mythology, this hero had only one weak spot—his heel.
Who is Achilles?
This podiatry school collaborates with Bayanihan Clinic for comprehensive foot and ankle care services.
What is Samuel Merritt University?
This test is commonly used in diabetic patients to assess their ability to feel sensations on the soles of their feet.
What is the monofilament test?
High heels were originally designed for men.
What is true?
(According to Google Arts and Culture, Persian soldiers wore high heels for stability while riding horses.)
This former NBA star, known for his size 22 shoes, had some of the biggest feet in sports history.
Who is Shaquille O’Neal?
Name one of the potential podiatry clinic projects.
What are the shoe and sock drive, foot powder, foot masks, nail kit, compression stockings and shoe insert, a future fundraiser, or a walk-a-thon?
What are hyperglycemia, high cholesterol/triglyceride levels, or genetic traits/other health conditions?
The largest feet ever recorded is 16 in long by Jeison Orlando Rodríguez Hernández.
What is false?
(According to Guinness World Records, the largest feet ever recorded belong to Robert Wadlow, whose feet measured 18.5 in long)
This famous pop star was known for wearing white socks and performing the moonwalk.
Who is Michael Jackson?
The total number of bones in both human feet combined.
What is 52?
Name one key practice for preventing and managing diabetic neuropathy.
What is managing blood sugar levels, eating a healthy diet, or exercising regularly?
Your feet have more sweat glands than any other part of your body.
What is true?
(According to Mayo Clinic, they have 250,000 sweat glands!)
This animated ogre is known for his big, green feet.
Who is Shrek?
The feet have approximately this many nerves, making them highly sensitive.
What is 8,000?
Name one type of diabetic neuropathy.
What is peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, proximal neuropathy, or mononeuropathy?
The longest toe on a person's foot is always the big toe.
What is false?
(A study by the American Psychological Association found that 42.2% of 107 college students had longer second toes, or "Morton's Toe")
In "The Wizard of Oz," Dorothy wears these magical shoes.
What are ruby slippers?