Pebble in your shoe - Guest columns - McKnight's Long Term Care News
Martie L. Moore, RN, MAOM, CPHQ I will admit that I am a fair-weather flip-flop type of walker. My toes are the happiest when they can wave at the sky and the ground with each step I take. Yet, the other day, each step was uncomfortable. I did the regular shaking of the foot, thinking I had sent the causation of my pain away. Stepping forward, it was clear after several steps that I had not been successful. I repeated my actions with shaking and taking the sandal off to no avail. Finally, after several attempts, I decided to try a new tactic. Finding a tree to lean into, I balanced myself...