21 Sep Big Toe Joint Arthritis – BioPed Footcare
The big toe joint is a well-used joint in the foot. Its main job is toeing off or propelling the body forward when walking. In a lifetime, the average human can walk around the world three times...
20 Sep How To Support Arthritic Knees – BioPed Footcare
Did you know that arthritis affects nearly 5 million Canadians? It’s important to know that there are ways to treat it while also managing the pain and suffering that might come from it. Don’t live in pain, we here at BioPed can offer several different...
15 Sep Arthritis Risk Factors & Treatments – BioPed Footcare
Many people all over the world live silently with arthritis, and do not know what it actually is or what the symptoms are. Simply put, arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It can affect one (or multiple) joints within the body. In the foot,...
13 Sep What is Arthritis? – BioPed Footcare
Arthritis can come in many forms such as; rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritic, osteoarthritis and many other types. The word arthritis can be defined as the inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. There are more than 100 conditions that affect the joints and other...
08 Sep Psoriatic Arthritis In The Foot (What Can Be Done?) – BioPed Footcare
Most people know the term “arthritis,” which directly translates to “joint inflammation”. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are frequently talked about types of arthritis, but there is also a lesser known kind called psoriatic arthritis (PsA) which can also cause pain and make moving around more challenging. People who have...
07 Sep Joint Pain – How Do You Relieve It? (BioPed Footcare)
Joint pain is an extremely common issue that a lot of Canadians tend to live with on a daily basis. Lots of people tend to just swallow the pain and try and continue on with their day – but did you know there are ways...
30 Aug Determining When You “Knee’d” Support – BioPed Footcare
Knee pain is a challenge and can be a barrier to living an active and healthy life. Sometimes the pain can come and go, but when do you take charge and do something about it? ...
23 Aug How To Tape Your Own Ankle – BioPed Footcare
Ankle sprains involve the stretching or tearing of important ligaments surrounding the ankle joint. These ligaments function to provide stability. When compromised with an injury, then pain, swelling, and long-term risk of instability or reinjury become a real concern. At BioPed, we seek to understand...
18 Aug Back To School Shoe Checklist – BioPed Footcare
Does your children's shoe complete the checklist? When shopping for shoes for your child, keep in mind that the goal should be to find a supportive, properly-fitting, well-ventilated shoe that promotes normal foot development and doesn’t cause pain or fatigue. New shoes should not need...
17 Aug Cracked Heels & Fissures – BioPed Footcare
Our skin is the largest organ in the body. It’s primary job is to protect everything underneath. There are 2 main layers, an inner layer with nerves and blood vessels and a protective waterproof outer layer. The bottoms of our feet are extra durable to...