Post by: Julia in Conditions Custom foot orthotics
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Barrie: What Actually Works Heel pain, especially first thing in the morning, is one of the most common foot problems. In many cases, it’s caused by plantar fasciitis. If you’re dealing with it, you’re probably wondering…
Post by: Julia in Custom foot orthotics
Do Custom Orthotics Really Work? (And When You Actually Need Them) If you’ve been dealing with foot, knee, or back pain, you’ve probably wondered: Do custom orthotics actually work, or are they just expensive insoles? The short answer: they can…
Post by: Julia in Callus Custom foot orthotics Footcare
Why Is There a Callus on the Ball of My Foot? If you’ve noticed a thickened patch of skin forming on the ball of your foot, you’re not alone. Calluses are one of the body’s natural defense mechanisms, but they’re…
Post by: Julia in Conditions Foot Pain Footwear
The Best Shoes for Morton’s Neuroma If you’ve ever felt a sharp, burning pain between your toes or in the ball of your foot, you know how debilitating Morton’s neuroma can be. This condition is caused by irritation or thickening…
Post by: Julia in Massage therapy
Benefits of Massage Therapy: More Than Just Relaxation In today’s fast-paced, always-on world, stress has a way of sneaking into our bodies. Tight shoulders, aching backs, restless sleep—sound familiar? Massage therapy is often seen as a luxury or an occasional…
Post by: Julia in Callus Diabetes Foot Health Footcare
Top 5 Reasons to see a Footcare Nurse A footcare nurse is a registered nurse (RN) or practical registered nurse (RPN) who has taken additional courses to treat the feet. They trim toe nails and file down calluses and corns,…
Why is there a callus on my big toe? Calluses can form in many different areas, but a callus on the big toe is a very common area. A callus can usually be traced back to something causing it! Why…
Post by: Julia in Pedorthist
What is a Pedorthist? Many people are unaware of what a Canadian Certified Pedorthist is, what we do, and what makes us different from other practitioners. We are often confused with a Podiatrist or Chiropodist, but those are different certifications.…
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What are orthotics? You may have been recommended orthotics by a health practitioner or a friend. If you have never experienced orthotics before, you may not know what they are or what they do! Orthotics Orthotics are devices that fit inside…
Post by: Julia in Conditions Diabetes Foot Health
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention As a diabetic, ulcers are a large concern because it can lead to something much more serious, like an amputation. In Canada, 15% of the population are diabetic (Diabetes Canada). When we look at amputations, 70%…