Post by: Julia in Callus Diabetes Foot Health Footcare
Five Reasons to see a Footcare Nurse How do you know when to get professional help taking care of your feet? Toenail cutting for seniors is common for a footcare nurse, but there are many other reasons why a footcare…
Post by: Julia in Conditions Foot Pain
Insoles for Metatarsalgia Metatarsalgia is a common condition that is treated by over the counter or custom insoles. The pain that arises from metatarsalgia can develop from a collapse of an arch in the foot. Supporting this arch with insoles…
Pain on the outside of the feet Pain on the outside of the feet can be from a variety of factors, but the way the feet are moving and the footwear worn can be the main or contributing factor. Flat…
Knee pain while running Did you know that knee pain can be related to the feet? Knee pain while running can develop from many different factors, but it can be caused or exaggerated from the way the feet are moving.…
Post by: Julia in Foot Health
Skiing with Orthotics A common question among skiers who wear orthotics, is if orthotics should be worn in their ski boots. There are cases when orthotics can provide a noticeable benefit while skiing. This may not be necessary in all…
Finding a comfortable dress shoe Finding a comfortable dress shoe that you can wear for extended periods of time can be difficult. Most dress shoes focus on fashion before comfort, which leads to an uncomfortable shoe. There are ways to…
Post by: Julia in Diabetes Foot Health
Diabetes: When to be concerned about your feet As a diabetic, it’s important to take care of your feet. Complications that arise from diabetes can affect the feet which increases the risk of developing an ulcer. An ulcer is an…
Post by: Julia in Custom foot orthotics
Casting for Orthotics If you've ever had custom foot orthotics, there was a casting done of your feet. This cast is used to create the actual orthotic that you wear. There are many different ways to cast the foot and…
Post by: Julia in Diabetes Foot Health
What socks should I wear? There are many different types of socks that you can wear and it can be difficult to know which socks are right for you. If you have issues with leg swelling, varicose veins or diabetes,…
Off the Shelf Orthopaedic, Modified and Custom Shoes Off the shelf orthopaedic, modified and custom shoes are three different names for shoes that provide different benefits. These kinds of shoes have features that can help with shoe fit as well…