Plantar fascia insertion point

Plantar Fasciitis Treatment in Barrie: What Actually Works

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…
A dress shoe with a pointed toe and a barefoot.

The Best Shoes for Morton’s Neuroma

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…
Bottom of the feet

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention

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%…
Heel rolling in (overpronation)

Orthotics for Tendonitis

Orthotics for Tendonitis Tendonitis can be a painful condition that affects the day to day life. There are many different ways of dealing with tendonitis, including orthotics. How can orthotics help for tendonitis conditions? What is tendonitis? First, knowledge of…
Ball of the foot

What is Metatarsalgia?

What is Metatarsalgia? If you have been diagnosed with metatarsalgia, you may be wondering what it is and what to do about it. Metatarsalgia is one of the more common conditions that a Canadian Certified Pedorthist can see in the…
Metatarsal arch collapse, which can lead to Morton's Neuroma

Orthotics for Morton’s Neuroma

Orthotics for Morton’s Neuroma Sharp pains into your toes may lead you to a diagnosis of Morton’s Neuroma. When the diagnosis is confirmed, you may be interested in what it is and how to get rid of the pain. Custom…
A shoe lift for a leg length discrepancy

Orthotics for a leg length discrepancy

Orthotics for a leg length discrepancy A leg length discrepancy can be caused by a few different factors, but orthotics can benefit in many of those cases. First, it’s important to determine what kind of leg length discrepancy it is.…
Custom foot orthotics, 2 styles. One with a plastic shell and one with a foam shell

Insoles for Metatarsalgia

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…
Plantar fascia insertion point

How to prevent plantar fasciitis

How to prevent plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is one of the more common diagnoses that I see in the clinic. When plantar fasciitis develops, some people can determine what event led to the pain, while others may never know. The…
Haglund's Deformity - bump on the back of the heel

Extra bump on the foot

Extra bump on the foot An extra bump can be present on the foot for various reasons. Some can be the way the foot structure is from genetics, and some can develop over time. The more common bumps that are…