suggested answers
task 1a): blisters
signs & symptoms |
causes |
management |
prevention |
| “hot spots” on feet | new boots | treat hot spots ASAP | 1) Wear in boots before going on camp. |
| tenderness | tight boots | apply 2nd skin or other dressing | 2) Wear boots that fit. |
| redness & swelling | scrunched-up or dirty socks | rest | 3) Pull up your socks. |
| limping | loose shoelaces | keep shoe off (e.g. wear sandal) | 4) Tie your laces properly. |
task 1b): sprained ankles & knees
signs & symptoms |
causes |
management |
prevention |
| pain & swelling | loose shoelaces | REST | 1) Tie your laces properly. |
| tenderness | not watching your step | ICE (or cold water) | 2) Watch your step. |
| redness & heat | walking when tired | COMPRESSION | 3) Have regular rest stops. |
| reduced mobility | jumping when carrying pack | ELEVATION | 4) Don’t jump with pack. |
task 2)
As for Task 1a.
additional activities
1) Show & tell various footcare products (such as blister kits, sports tape).
2) Practise making a lower leg splint, using a closed cell foam mat, 2 sturdy
poles/sticks about 60cm long & duct tape or the like. The aim is to enable
someone with a badly sprained ankle to be able to walk without weight-bearing
on their ankle. Wrap the foam around the lower leg – you may need to cut
it – & tape the poles on either side of the leg so that they poke
down about 10cm below the sole of the foot. The toe of boot/foot may also need
to be taped in a comfortable/neutral position.
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