Marquette County Foot Care Clinic

Anyone who is having difficulty trimming their own toenails may schedule an appointment.

An appointment is required. The clinic is offered on a variety of dates each month, and the clinic is offered between the hours of 8:30am and 3:30pm on the scheduled dates.

There is a fee for this service. The initial charge is $35, and returning clients are charged $30 per visit.

The following services are provided:

• Feet are soaked in warm water for 5-10 minutes
• Medications are reviewed
• Toenails are trimmed
• Calluses are addressed
• Feet are assessed for broken skin, swelling, discoloration, pain, and numbness/tingling.
• Feet and lower legs are rubbed with lotion
• Home instructions are provided.

Who can benefit from a foot care appointment?

• People with diabetes who want to avoid injury
• People with thickened nails that are unable to trim through with the equipment they have at home
• People that struggle with vision and are unable to clearly see well enough to do their own trimming
• People who have difficulty with flexibility that struggle to reach their feet well enough
• People with mobility issues who also struggle to get into a good position to trim their nails
• People with pain or sensation issues in their hands, which makes it difficult to handle a nail trimmer
• People with numbness in feet that may trim too closely to the skin and cause injury

Proper foot care at home:

Do some ankle pumps while sitting, to keep the blood circulating.

Wash your feet when bathing

Be sure to clean between your toes with a washcloth.

Use warm water rather than hot water in your bath or shower.

Dry your feet well, be sure to dry in between your toes.

Inspect your feet daily for cuts, blisters, reddened areas, and swelling.

Inspect areas that are uncomfortable or are painful when walking.

Use a mirror to check the bottoms of your feet or ask a family member to help

Apply lotion to your feet and lower legs, as able.

Rub a thick coat of lotion over the tops and bottoms of your feet, but NOT between your toes

Apply lotion after bathing, or in the evening before bed.

Avoid walking barefoot.

Unprotected feet can easily be injured.

Footwear should have a firm, non-slip sole

Wear comfortable shoes that fit well and protect your feet.

Feel inside your shoes before each wear to be sure the lining is smooth and there are no objects inside.

Rotate your shoes so you are not wearing the same pair every day.

Elevate your legs when sitting.

Pay attention to your legs if prone to swelling

If sitting for an extended period, take a moment each hour to stand up and move around for a bit.