Long lasting blister?

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  1. ilostmybrain

    ilostmybrain Regular Member

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    Ok, this doesnt sound much of an injury but:

    I played badminton last friday and got a pretty big blister, i still have blister today and its been a week, is it natural for a blister to last this long.

    p.s, i got a blister before in the same spot but it healed in like 3-4 days
     
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    Depends on what you're doing. In order for a blister to heal it needs to stay dry and undisturbed.
     
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    Put a medicated 'blister pad' on it.
     
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    How I understand it, you get blisters if there is too much friction and moisture.
    That being said, I can suggest from cheapest to most expensive:

    1) Tighten your shoes tighter

    2) Buy thicker socks
    2) Put anti-moisture powder on your feet before playing

    3) Buy better shoes
    3) Buy shoes with closer to your size.

    If a shoe is too big, your feet moves around more causing friction.

    Hope this helps. :D
     
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    who said it was on my feet:p, sorry guys but i forgot to mention its on my index finger, maybe im gripping it too hard?
     
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    gripping too hard would be the primary cause. put a band aid on it to prevent friction when playing and take it off when you're not playing.
     
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    FAIL! :p

    1) Gripping too hard
    2) Incorrect technique
    3) Moist hands
    4) Actual grip size is too small
     
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    I got a blister on my thumb once because the grip I was using was so worn out it rubbed my finger almost like sand paper
     
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    callus on index finger is normal. i have one on there and on the side of my thumb as well
     
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    where is this big blister, is it confidential?:D
     
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    It's not confidential, its on his index finger. :eek:
     
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    while u wait to heal, think through your gripping and stroke. If u can't change it, maybe change the overgrip to those thick foamy type.
     

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