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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
Get Your Feet Holiday Party Ready!

Tip & Tricks

Get Your Feet Holiday Party Ready!
That’s where orthotics and supportive slippers can be a game-changer. With the right support, you can keep your feet comfortable and ready for every occasion, from cookie baking to cocktail parties.
Stuck And Need a Great Gift Idea Fast? Check Out These Gift Ideas You Can Buy at Your BioPed Clinic!

Tip & Tricks

Stuck And Need a Great Gift Idea Fast? Check Out These Gift Ideas You Can Buy at Your BioPed Clinic!
Feeling stuck when it’s time to pick a gift? No sweat, we’ve got you covered with smart ideas you can pick up at a BioPed clinic. These thoughtful options are perfect for anyone who spends time on their feet, could use some extra comfort, or just deserves something a little pampering.
How Do Diabetic Socks and Compression Socks Differ?

Compression

How Do Diabetic Socks and Compression Socks Differ?
Have you ever shopped for specialty socks and noticed both compression socks and diabetic socks, and thought to yourself, What is the difference? Aren’t they basically the same thing? They do in fact look similar but can serve different purposes. Understanding the differences between compression socks and diabetic socks can help you choose what is right for your feet.

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Foot Care Tips for People with Diabetes During the Winter Months

Medical Footcare

Foot Care Tips for People with Diabetes During the Winter Months
Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to use food properly, which results in more sugar or glucose freely circulating in the blood.   It’s possible to live a healthy life with diabetes.  To do so, it’s important to learn and follow proper diabetes management, which takes awareness, discipline, and commitment. 
Why a properly fitted shoe is so important to foot health

Footwear

Why a properly fitted shoe is so important to foot health
Nothing is more important to your feet than a pair of shoes. Your feet are what keep you moving through life, from working that 12-hour shift to scoring the game-winning goal.
How Compression Helps Minimize Foot Swelling and Pain on Long Fall Hikes

Compression

How Compression Helps Minimize Foot Swelling and Pain on Long Fall Hikes
Nothing beats the change from hot summer weather to a crisp fall day. The cooler air, changing leaves, the peacefulness of nature, and the crunch of dried leaves underfoot are all calling cards for a long hike. However, for many people, long walks or hikes can come with unwelcome side effects, such as swelling of the feet and ankles, and soreness and fatigue in your legs. You should not be sidelined by discomfort. While there is no magical fix, there are strategies that can help reduce swelling and achiness on those long fall hikes. A very effective treatment and prevention strategy is compression socks!
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.
Creating Stability with the Right Shoe Width & Shape – BioPed Footcare

Footwear

Creating Stability with the Right Shoe Width & Shape – BioPed Footcare
One of the most important things when it comes to footwear and finding the right pair for us is the size – however, do you take into consideration the width of the shoe as well while shoe shopping?
Custom Orthotics can Help with Back, Knee and Hip Pain

Orthotics

Custom Orthotics can Help with Back, Knee and Hip Pain
When standing, the body is a closed kinetic chain, meaning what happens in the feet can affect the ankles, knees, hips and back. If the feet are abnormally positioned or their alignment is off, the rest of the body could suffer.