Foot Problems in the Backcountry

It is estimated that over 90% of hikers experience painful foot issues. From a medical perspective, it is challenging to assess these types of patients because of the complexity and multiplicity of joints within the foot. Proper shoes, support and socks really do help. This podcast will help to keep our feet healthy.

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This is wilderness medicine education from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the Univeristy of Utah. It is designed for use in the Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) program, but anyone who goes into the backcountry should study this material. Log onto: www.wildmedu.org for more information.