Medical Foot Care Wellness Journey
Holistic services: Nursing foot care therapy and wellness consultation
Medical Foot Care Wellness Journey
Holistic services: Nursing foot care therapy and wellness consultation
About Us
Our holistic approach combines wellness, disease prevention, and self-foot care practices tailored to each client's unique needs.
Who we are: Registered Nurses of British Columbia Canada. Certified Canadian Advanced Foot Care Nurses. American Fitness Professional Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultants.
Certified Wellness Consultant
Here’s what such a consultation might involve:
- Initial Discussion of Your Life:
This part allows the healthcare provider to understand you better—your lifestyle, daily routines, habits (such as sleep, diet, exercise, stress levels), nutrition and food intake, and any personal or emotional factors affecting your health. The goal here is to understand your overall life context and any potential barriers to achieving wellness. - Chronic Conditions Review:
If you have any chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, arthritis, or others, the provider will review how well these conditions are being managed, if you’re experiencing any challenges, and discuss treatments, medications, or lifestyle changes that might help manage your condition more effectively. - Nursing Intake Assessment:
This part often involves a nurse gathering detailed information about your health status. You’ll likely answer questions about your medical history, current medications, allergies, and family history of conditions. The nurse may take vital signs (like blood pressure, heart rate, temperature) and ask about your overall health and wellness goals. This assessment is crucial for identifying potential health risks, creating personalized care plans, and establishing baselines for future assessments.
Certified Podiatry Registered Nurse
Here's a breakdown of what this treatment typically involves:
1. Assessment
- Vascular Assessment: Evaluating blood circulation in the feet is crucial for patients with vascular issues.
- Neuropathy Assessment: A foot care nurse will assess for signs of nerve damage (e.g., numbness, tingling, or loss of sensation) by performing tests like monofilament testing, vibration testing, or deep tendon reflex checks.
- Diabetic Foot Assessment: Regular foot exams are essential for diabetic patients due to the risk of infection, neuropathy, and poor circulation. The nurse will inspect the feet for cuts, blisters, calluses, ulcers, or fungal infections.
- Skin and Nail Inspection: Careful examination of the skin for any abrasions, cracks, or infections. Nail care is also essential to prevent ingrown nails, fungal infections, or nail deformities.
2. Preventive Care
- Education on Foot Care: Teaching patients how to properly wash, dry, and inspect their feet daily to identify early signs of complications.
- Moisturizing: Patients with diabetes or neuropathy often have dry skin, which can crack and lead to infections.
- Nail Care: Proper trimming of nails, filing, and removal of corns and calluses can help prevent pain and infection. Special tools may be used to safely trim nails, especially for patients with limited mobility or sensitivity.
- Wound Care: If a wound or ulcer is present, the nurse will clean and dress the wound, often using advanced dressings, and provide instructions on how to care for it at home.
3. Referral to Specialist Care
- Multidisciplinary Team: For complex cases, a certified foot care nurse may work alongside a team of health care providers, including podiatrists, endocrinologists, wound care specialists, pedorthist, and dietitians, to address the patient's comprehensive needs.
4. Follow-up and Monitoring
- Continuous monitoring of foot health is crucial, particularly for diabetic and neuropathic patients who may not notice subtle changes. Regular visits for professional care ensure that any early issues are addressed before they develop into serious complications.
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