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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

What to Look for in a Good Pair of Shoes — Let’s be honest, we tend to not think about our feet until they start to feel achy. But as we get older and spend more time on our feet throughout the day, comfort and support matter more than ever. If you’re dealing with foot pain or simply want to feel better by the end of the day, choosing the right footwear is one of the best things you can do for your overall comfort and mobility. The right shoes can make a difference not just in our feet, but also in our knees, hips, and back too!

Staying In the Game with Less Discomfort: How Knee Braces Can Help — Knee pain can be a frustrating setback for everyone, but especially for sport-loving clients, whether you are a weekend warrior, playing pickleball, soccer, or weekend basketball. It can slow you down, make you second-guess your movements, and even sideline you altogether. However, with the right support, such as a knee brace, you can stay in the game, move with more confidence and keep doing what you love.

Will Your Bunions Get Worse Over Time? — If you've ever noticed a small bump forming around your big toe, you might be asking yourself, “What is this? And will it get worse over time?” That bump could be a bunion, which is a very common foot condition. It often starts as a minor bump; however they often become painful over time if left unmanaged and can lead to mobility challenges. Understanding how bunions progress, and how to manage them, can make a big difference in managing your comfort and overall foot health.

How to stay injury free on your Fall hike!

As the sweltering heat fades and sunsets come earlier, we still want to be outdoors and active.

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Heel Pain & Inflammation — The location of heel pain indicates what structures are involved and can change the way BioPed clinicians approach treatment. Pain on the bottom of the heel is usually caused by plantar fasciitis, which can be complicated by presence of a bone spur.

Do You Work On Your Feet All Day? — Standing all day, whether work or at play, can do a real number on your feet, legs, and back! Each year in Canada, thousands of work-related foot injuries are reported and an increasing number of sick days are taken because of leg and foot problems. Whether you’re cooking at a restaurant line,

How To Reclaim Your Golf Game With Knee Bracing — If there’s one thing we’ve all accomplished this year, it’s that so many of us have now taken up the ever so popular summer sport; the game of golf.

Donning Compression in Less Than a Minute — Do you struggle with your compression socks or stockings? Watch our video and learn how to don compression socks in under a minute.

I have thicker legs and find compression too tight around the top of my calf, making them uncomfortable. Is there something I can do? — Do your legs ever feel achy, tired, fatigued, heavy or swollen? If they do, you may have a condition known as chronic venous insufficiency and you could benefit from compression therapy.

Morton’s Neuroma – Struggling with Foot Pain? — Morton's neuroma may be the cause of your sharp, searing pain in the ball of your foot, particularly between your third and fourth toes, or if you've ever felt as though you're walking on a stone. This common but frequently misdiagnosed illness causes pain, numbness, or a tingling feeling when the nerve between your toes becomes crushed or inflamed.