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How to Prevent Running Injuries Like Knee Pain and Blisters

How to Prevent Common Running Injuries and Ailments

September 28, 2012

Heel Fissures

How to Prevent Running Injuries Like Knee Pain and Blisters

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by Jenny Sugar 2

Heel Fissures

What it is: When the skin on your feet becomes extremely dry, the constant pounding of running can cause it to crack — also known as a heel fissure. If the crack is deep enough, it can bleed and put you at risk for an infection.

How to prevent it: If your feet are dry, use a pumice stone in the shower to gently slough off dead skin cells, and then follow up with a thick moisturizer. When not running, avoid wearing shoes that expose your skin (like sandals), as this can dry the skin out even more.

2 / 10

by Jenny Sugar 2

Heel Fissures

What it is: When the skin on your feet becomes extremely dry, the constant pounding of running can cause it to crack — also known as a heel fissure. If the crack is deep enough, it can bleed and put you at risk for an infection.

How to prevent it: If your feet are dry, use a pumice stone in the shower to gently slough off dead skin cells, and then follow up with a thick moisturizer. When not running, avoid wearing shoes that expose your skin (like sandals), as this can dry the skin out even more.

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2 Comments

Jenny Sugar 1 year

Same here! I realized my socks were too thick.

Assistant Community Manager 1 year

Thanks for these tips! I was getting the worst blisters until I found the right socks.