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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
Why Do My Shoes Smell So Bad?

Medical Conditions

Why Do My Shoes Smell So Bad?
Smelly shoes can be embarrassing and frustrating. Even after washing your feet or changing your socks, the odour can come back quickly! In many cases, the smell is caused by sweat, bacteria, and moisture building up inside your shoes.
Is it Bursitis or Tendinitis? Spot the Difference & Get Relief Today.

Medical Conditions

Is it Bursitis or Tendinitis? Spot the Difference & Get Relief Today.
When you have pain in your lower extremity, whether it’s your hip, knee, ankle or foot, it can make everyday activities more difficult than they should be. There are many different conditions that cause lower extremity pain, but two of the more common causes are bursitis and tendonitis. While they may feel similar at first, they affect different structures in the body and may need slightly different approaches to treatment. Understanding the differences between these two conditions can help you take the right steps to recover and get back to doing more of what you love in life.
Navigating Insurance Coverage: The client vs the clinic’s responsibilities

Tip & Tricks

Navigating Insurance Coverage: The client vs the clinic’s responsibilities
Having a benefit plan that helps cover medical devices and services, such as orthotics, braces, compression socks, and chiropody/nursing foot care, can bring real peace of mind when you are in need. We understand that navigating insurance coverage can sometimes feel overwhelming, and BioPed Footcare is here to support you through that process. So, what does the process look like? With millions of unique health benefit plans in place across Canada, most clinics like BioPed do not have access to the specific details of your individual coverage. Both the client and the medical clinic play important roles in the process, so let’s take a look!

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  Foot Care Starts with The Right Shoes

Footwear

  Foot Care Starts with The Right Shoes
Your feet are the foundation of your movement, bearing your entire body weight with every step. Caring for our feet begins with foot care begins with choosing the right shoes—footwear that supports, cushions, and aligns the feet to prevent pain and long-term issues. With healthy footwear and guidance from a professional, you can keep your feet in optimal health, setting the stage for what we like to call “happy feet.”
Pedorthist, Chiropodist, Foot Care Nurse – Who should I see and what do they do?

General

Pedorthist, Chiropodist, Foot Care Nurse – Who should I see and what do they do?
Foot pain, knee pain, and foot care - all reasons to visit a BioPed clinic! At BioPed clinics, you could have an assessment with a Chiropodist, Pedorthist or Footcare Nurse. Each role is vital to our foot care team, and we hope to clarify the differences.
How Can a Chiropodist or Footcare Nurse Improve Your Foot Health?

Medical Footcare

How Can a Chiropodist or Footcare Nurse Improve Your Foot Health?
Ingrown toenails, toe fungus, and corns are amongst the many conditions that our medical foot care team can take care of for you. Too often, the feet are the most neglected part of our body, and problems might go undetected at first. Registered Chiropodists and Footcare Nurses provide medical care for skin and toenail foot concerns. However, Chiropodists offer an expanded scope of practice, such as biomechanical evaluations, so let’s review each profession in more detail.
The Painful Ingrown Toenail

Medical Footcare

The Painful Ingrown Toenail
An ingrown toenail is a common foot problem, accounting for 20% of all foot-related family doctor visits. Family doctors will often refer their patients to an Advanced Footcare Nurse or Registered Chiropodist so you have come to the right place!
Vascular Health – Caring for Your Veins

Medical Conditions

Vascular Health – Caring for Your Veins
Our veins play a vital role in carrying blood back to the heart, but vein-related issues in the legs are common and can lead to discomfort. Varicose veins, spider veins, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are among the most frequent vascular problems affecting adults. If you experience heaviness, aching, or swelling in your legs, it may be due to one of these conditions. Thankfully, compression socks provide an effective, simple solution for managing symptoms, preventing further problems, and supporting long-term vein health.
Caring For Your Active Feet

Tip & Tricks

Caring For Your Active Feet
The foot is a pivotal component in the way we move our bodies, particularly in the area of sports. While some foot injuries happen purely by chance and are going to be unavoidable, there are those that can be prevented just by ensuring you’re using both the proper techniques and the proper gear.