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Hi All,
Have been ridiculed lately by my colleagues for being too soft...
I remove my pts shoes for them while they are in the treatment chair and put them back on for them after the treatment.
Besides a nice service for my oldies, I have always seen this as stopping cross infection as they tread the same worn path as everyone else beforehand with bare feet.
Well I don't quite go that far but I usually put the oldies socks, and sometimes shoes, on for them so they don't slip on the vinyl floor (after a bit of sorbolene).
I always wipe the floor with an isowipe after every patient leaves. Its not the best infection control procedure I could do but its a good look as far as cleanliness goes and a reflection on your practice altogether. I would hate to go to a podiatrist, take my shoes off and tread on sand, toenails and who knows what else on the two step journey to the chair.
I think you should carry on as you are. Good on you!
I maintain the "use it or lose it" philosophy and encourage as much activity/self-care as possible. If you are over 3.... you can try put it on yourself and if you struggle I will give you a long handled shoe horn and assist.
I do very similar, not for all the youngun's but I put them straight on the treatment chair and their feet don't usually touch the floor during the footwear removal. Years ago I watched my granma struggle to put her footwear on. She never struggled again if I was around. Left me treating all the grandparents the same as I would treat my own?! Bit hard not to hit the floor when one is doing a weight bearing exam and watching gait. cheers hb
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