Foot Care . . .

Lots of walking and extra time on your feet will occur during an emergency situation. It's important to care for your tired, overworked feet.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Field Medical Training Battalion
Camp Lejeune

Perform Care of the Feet
http://www.operationalmedicine.org/TextbookFiles/FMST_20008/FMST_1604.htm

TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE

1. Given the requirement in a tactical environment, necessary equipment and supplies, perform care of the feet, to prevent serious foot injuries. (FMST-FP-1604)

ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE

1. Without the aid of references, given a list, identify the types of foot disorders, per the student handout. (FMST-FP-1604a)

2. Without the aid of references, given a description or list, identify the symptoms of foot disorders, per the student handout. (FMST-FP-1604b)

3. Without the aid of references, given a description or list, identify the proper treatment for foot disorders, per the student handout. (FMST-FP-1604c)

4. Without the aid of references, given a list, identify preventive measures for foot disorders, per the student handout. (FMST-FP-1604d)

How to Take Care of Your Feet on a Hike or Ruck
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-take-care-of-your-feet-on-a-hike-or-ruck/

Your feet are your most basic means of transportation. But if you’re not someone who walks very far distances every day, you’ve probably given very little thought to the sensitive mechanisms of this “vehicle,” nor know much about how to keep them running smoothly when they’re really taxed.

(snip) ... So whether you’re a rucker or a hiker, how to take care of your feet is a skill every man should know. By following the tips we’ll outline below, you’ll be able to trek over hill and dale while keeping the means of your locomotion tuned up, and feeling hardy and vigorous every step of the way. ---CONTINUED---