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Thinking of walking the Camino but worried your knees and feet can’t handle it?

Walking can be a great way to enjoy the summer heat. However, if you are in pain, it can be a real bummer especially if you are walking the Camino.

  • by BioPed Footcare
  • June 12, 2023
  • 5 minutes read
Swollen Ankles while Pregnant

Compression

Swollen Ankles while Pregnant
Pregnancy can be an incredibly exciting journey. However, there are many physical changes that women endure as the baby develops over the 40 weeks of gestation.
Feet could be to blame for ankle, knee or hip pain

Orthotics

Feet could be to blame for ankle, knee or hip pain
Having a low arch height or a high arch height can contribute to excessive or lack of movement in the larger joints of the lower extremity
Ingrown toenails & treatment options

Medical Footcare

Ingrown toenails & treatment options
An ingrown toenail can be painful!  If left untreated, it can lead to significant pain which may force you to change the way you walk to protect your sore toe.

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OTC Shoe Inserts

Orthotics

OTC Shoe Inserts
Over-the-counter (OTC) shoe inserts are non-custom foot insoles designed to provide general foot support and reduce strain.
How can a chiropodist help me?

Medical Footcare

How can a chiropodist help me?
Chiropodists are lower limb clinicians and registered health care practitioners who provide medical footcare at BioPed clinics.
Cortisone injections for Plantar Fasciitis, Arthritis or Neuromas

Medical Footcare

Cortisone injections for Plantar Fasciitis, Arthritis or Neuromas
Cortisone shots are commonly used to treat inflammation and pain in the shoulders, back, hands, hips, and knees.  Did you know they can also be used for the feet? 
The Arthritic Knee

Bracing

The Arthritic Knee
Knee pain from arthritis shouldn’t keep you from doing more. Let’s help relieve your knee pain together!
How Serious is a Bunion?

Medical Conditions

How Serious is a Bunion?
A “bunion” refers to a bump along the inside of your foot at the base of the big toe.
Common causes for foot pain on the tops of your feet

Medical Footcare

Common causes for foot pain on the tops of your feet
Dealing with foot pain can be a real challenge. Our feet take us where we want to go and dealing with pain in them isn’t fun.