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ADVANCED FOOT CARE · IN-PERSON COURSE

Cracked heels & challenging feet

Heel care before and after, example 1
Heel care before and after, example 2
Heel care before and after, example 3
Heel care before and after, example 4
Heel care before and after, example 5

Course program

01

Skin & heel cracks

  • Understanding skin structure and its protective function
  • Superficial and deeper cracks: recognizing the differences
  • Internal and external factors that contribute to cracking
  • The role of pressure, footwear, dryness, and excess moisture
  • Assessing skin condition and recognizing when medical referral is needed
02

Tools & materials

  • Choosing pedicure discs, replacement abrasives, and polishing sponges
  • Selecting sanding-cap sizes, grits, and holders
  • Carbide bits and materials for localized work
  • Offloading materials, kinesiology tape, and occlusive film
03

Disc pedicure technique

  • Selecting abrasives for dry skin and dense areas of hyperkeratosis
  • Correct abrasive placement, disc angle, speed, and direction of movement
  • Working sequence: refining the skin and finishing with a sponge
  • Working on crack edges while avoiding over-filing and overheating
04

Sanding-cap technique

  • When to choose sanding caps and how they compare with discs
  • Selecting cap size and abrasiveness for different areas
  • Working with forward and reverse rotation and the natural skin pattern
  • Refining the surface and deciding when additional polishing is needed
05

Offloading & protection

  • Understanding pressure and tension around heel cracks
  • Indications and contraindications for offloading and occlusive dressings
  • Selecting products used with protective dressings
  • Recognizing conditions that require referral rather than further pedicure work
06

Home-care recommendations

  • Choosing care products based on the condition of the skin
  • The role of urea-based creams, moisturizing, and targeted care
  • Adapting recommendations for dry skin, hyperkeratosis, and localized calluses

Case review

  • Dry skin with mild flaking and superficial cracks
  • Dry skin with pronounced hyperkeratosis and deeper cracks
  • Thin skin with localized calluses in pressure areas
  • Comparing disc and sanding-cap approaches for each case

Connect skin assessment with tool selection, working sequence, and home-care recommendations.

Plan your training

1 day · $1,200 per person

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