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BlogMolly Glover2025-12-15T11:31:33-05:00
  • DARCO Closed Toe Wound Care Shoe System on a many in a park setting
    November 4, 2026

    Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Early Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

    By Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. Early detection is essential to preventing serious complications from diabetic foot ulcers. Learn to recognize common warning signs, understand risk factors like neuropathy and poor circulation, and discover how daily foot checks, proper footwear, and timely intervention can help prevent wounds, protect vulnerable feet, and support long-term foot health.

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  • DUOPro Wound Care Shoe on patient wearing POGO on other foot
    October 12, 2026

    Offloading Explained: Why Reducing Pressure is Critical for Healing

    By Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. Reducing pressure on vulnerable areas of the foot is essential for wound healing and preventing further tissue damage. Learn how offloading supports diabetic foot ulcer management, why pressure redistribution matters, and how innovative solutions like wound care shoes, customizable insoles, and offloading sneakers help promote healing and maintain mobility.

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  • September 22, 2026

    Recovering from Toe Surgery: What Patients Should Expect

    By Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. Recovering from toe surgery takes time, patience, and the right support. Learn what to expect after common procedures like bunionectomy, hammertoe correction, and toe joint fusion, including typical recovery timelines, ways to manage swelling and mobility, the importance of protective footwear, and warning signs to monitor during healing.

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  • Body Armor Stirrup Walker with PowerPod outsole on ambulatory patient
    August 5, 2026

    What is Leg Length Discrepancy—and Why Does it Matter During Recovery?

    By Isaac Bath, PT, DPT and Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. Wearing a CAM walker during foot or ankle recovery can create a leg length discrepancy that affects gait, balance, and comfort. Learn why this imbalance occurs, how it can contribute to hip, knee, and lower back discomfort, and what solutions can help support safer, more natural mobility during recovery.

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  • clinician performing a diabetic foot exam on a patient to check for neuropathy
    July 9, 2026

    Understanding Neuropathy: Why Foot Protection Matters

    By Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. Learn how diabetic neuropathy affects sensation, balance, and foot health, and why unnoticed pressure and friction can lead to serious foot wounds. Discover how daily foot checks, protective diabetic footwear, pressure redistribution, and sensory screening help reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers and protect long-term mobility.

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  • Diabetic foot care screening with mirror
    June 22, 2026

    Daily Foot Checks: A Simple Habit That Can Help Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers

    By Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. Daily foot checks are one of the most effective ways to prevent diabetic foot ulcers and other serious complications. This guide explains how to inspect your feet at home, recognize warning signs that require medical attention, and use proper footwear and foot care habits to maintain comfort, mobility, and independence.

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  • May 20, 2026

    The Importance of Post-Operative Footwear After Surgery

    By Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. The right post-operative footwear plays a critical role in protecting the surgical site, reducing pain, and supporting mobility after foot surgery. This guide explains how surgical shoes, rocker soles, and CAM walkers aid recovery while helping patients choose the appropriate level of support for healing safely and comfortably.

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  • April 15, 2026

    The Ultimate Guide to Ankle Sprains: Treatment, Recovery + Prevention

    By Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. Ankle sprains are common, but proper care is key to a full recovery. This guide breaks down sprain types, severity levels, recovery timelines, and treatment options—from R.I.C.E. to bracing—while highlighting how the right support and footwear can promote healing, prevent reinjury, and help you safely return to everyday activity.

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  • March 9, 2026

    Managing Partial Foot Amputations: What Patients Should Expect During Recovery

    By Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. Recovering from a partial foot amputation can feel daunting, but knowing what to expect can make the process easier. This guide walks patients through recovery milestones, including pain management, wound care, mobility progression, protective orthoses, and strategies to prevent complications like infection and re-ulceration—helping you return to daily life with confidence.

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  • February 9, 2026

    How to Protect and Heal Foot Wounds: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers

    By Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. Caring for a diabetic foot wound can feel overwhelming. This guide outlines daily cleaning and dressing, warning signs that need medical attention, and the importance of offloading pressure to promote healing and prevent infection—helping patients and caregivers take simple, effective action every day with confidence and clarity at home.

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  • Body Armor Heel Reliever in use on a patient in a clinical setting
    January 22, 2026

    Body Armor® Heel Reliever: Heel Pressure Ulcer Offloading and Protection

    By Molly Glover, VP of US Marketing. Protecting vulnerable heels requires consistent offloading and thoughtful design. The Body Armor® Heel Reliever suspends the heel, reduces shear, and supports pressure injury prevention and treatment across care settings. Designed for clinicians and caregivers seeking reliable, easy-to-use heel protection in multiple care environments.

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  • January 7, 2026

    Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Options

    By Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. The plantar fascia ligament is a band of rubbery tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot and connects the toes to the heel bone. It supports the arch of the foot by absorbing shock during weight-bearing activities and tightening during push-off...

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  • December 15, 2025

    Meet the Body Armor® PFA: Engineered for Partial Foot Amputation Recovery

    By Molly Glover, VP of US Marketing. The Body Armor® PFA Walker was engineered to address the specific mechanical and protective needs of patients recovering from transmetatarsal, Lisfranc, or Chopart amputations. This interim orthosis provides the structure, offloading, and comfort required to support post-operative healing from day one. 

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  • December 12, 2025

    What Is Elastic Tape? Uses, Benefits, and Common Conditions It Can Help Treat

    By Isaac Bath, PT, DPT and Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. Elastic tape is a thin, flexible sport and therapy tape designed specifically for applied kinesiology. Unlike more rigid tapes, the elasticity provides targeted support that allows natural movement. When placed strategically, it can help support muscles, stabilize joints...

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  • November 12, 2025

    Why Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) Prevention Matters

    By Patti Bath, MBA, MSN, RN, NI-BC. Over 200 million people globally have diabetes-related foot disease. Despite its widespread prevalence, it remains one of the hardest chronic conditions to manage. Over time, high blood sugar levels can cause nerve damage, decreased blood flow, and impaired ability to heal.

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