Gabi Pavel, Foot Nurse / RPN

01/01/2026

04/02/2025

An Overview

Feet are complex structures crucial for balance, movement, and bearing weight, containing 26 bones, 33 joints, and numerous muscles, tendons, and ligaments. They also have a high concentration of nerve endings and sweat glands.

Anatomy:
* Each foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. �
* The bones in the foot are mostly cartilage at birth and harden as the foot grows, becoming fully ossified around age 21. �
* There are more nerve endings per square centimeter in the foot than any other part of the body. �
* The soles of our feet contain more sweat glands and nerve endings per square inch than any other body part. �
Function:
* The foot is a complex mechanical structure that allows for locomotion and transmits force. �
* The foot's structure, including the arches, helps with shock absorption and balance. �
* Feet constantly supply information about the surface we walk on, such as whether it's hot, cold, rough, or smooth. �
Foot Health:
* Common foot problems include bunions, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis, and ingrown toenails. �
* Poorly fitting shoes can contribute to foot problems like corns, calluses, and hammertoes. �
* Conditions like diabetes and poor circulation can affect foot health and lead to cold feet or nerve damage. �
* Keeping your feet healthy is important for overall health and well-being. �
Interesting Facts:
* The average person walks around 7500 steps per day, which is equivalent to around 5 laps of the Earth's equator in a person's lifetime. �
* There are some differences between the left and right foot morphology, as no two feet are the same.

DON’T HESITATE TO REACH OUT TO A PROFESSIONAL FOOT CARE PROVIDER!

10/14/2024

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend, dear friends and patients. Grateful for every single one of you!

07/25/2024

When buying shoes, it is always a good idea to buy them late in the day, when your feet are tired and may be slightly swollen. In this way, you are unlikely to buy shoes that are too small.

05/08/2024

A great idea for her: a gift certificate for general foot care and assessment, gentle foot massage or paraffin wax therapy with Gabi’s FootCare.

Services by appointment only!
Diabetic / General Foot Care and Treatment. For a better you!

03/31/2024

Have an awesome day with friends and family!

12/29/2023

My responsibility is to meet your feet care needs. I am grateful that you allowed me to offer my services “at your feet”.
Best Feet and Wishes for the New Year!

12/24/2023

Merry Christmas dear customers and friends ❤️

11/15/2023

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❌ May cause allergic reactions
❌ Applied by the patient alone, leading to compliance issues

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10/25/2023

🎨 Happy International Artists Day to all the talented footcare professionals out there! DID YOU KNOW that foot care and art have something in common? Just like artists create masterpieces with brushes and colors, you create footcare wonders with your instruments and expertise! 🖌️👣 So, let's celebrate the artistry in foot care today. Remember, your precision is like a painter's brushstroke, and your dedication is like a sculptor's attention to detail.

09/02/2023

Tips to help you avoid fungal infections:

1. Keep your feet covered in public places. Gyms, community pools, nail salons, and seaside restrooms and changing areas all see a heavy amount of barefoot traffic. Wearing flip flops or shower shoes will prevent your feet from coming in contact with surfaces where the fungi have been deposited.
2. Wash your feet daily and dry completely. This simple act will go a long way to keeping fungal and other infections away. Take extra care to dry between your toes as this is where athlete’s foot most often starts.
3. Make sure socks stay dry. Fungi love dark, moist places—that’s why the inside of your socks and shoes are the perfect breeding ground. If your feet tend to perspire profusely, keep an extra pair of socks with you and change as soon as you notice your feet feel damp.
Use foot powder. A dusting of an anti-fungal or talcum powder will aid in keeping feet dry throughout the day.
4. Don’t share items that touch another person’s feet. Socks, shoes, nail files, clippers, and even towels can be a vehicle to pass on a fungal infection.
5. Choose shoes made of breathable materials. This will allow for air circulation around your feet and reduce the amount of moisture trapped in your shoes.
6. Alternate your shoes. It’s helpful to allow shoes to air out for a day or two between wearings.

08/23/2023

Give your feet some rest….