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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 the Perfect Fit: Supportive Shoes with Removable Footbeds for Orthotics

Footwear

Get the Perfect Fit: Supportive Shoes with Removable Footbeds for Orthotics
The right shoe can make a world of difference for your feet. Whether you’re suffering from plantar fasciitis, arthritis, flat feet, diabetes, or spend long hours on your feet, choosing supportive footwear is key to helping your feet and lower extremities feel and function their best. Pairing your orthotics with the supportive shoe can provide even better results, but how do you know which shoe is going to work the best? The answer, however, is not that simple, because there is no single style or brand that is “best”, but because finding the right shoe for you depends on fit and function.
Concerned About Wearing Compression Socks in the Heat? How to Stay Cool

Compression

Concerned About Wearing Compression Socks in the Heat? How to Stay Cool
When temperatures rise, many people wonder if they should stop wearing their compression socks. It is easy to understand why. Hot weather can make your legs feel warm, your feet sweaty, and putting on compression socks can seem like even more work.
Can Custom Orthotics Help with My Foot Problems?

Orthotics

Can Custom Orthotics Help with My Foot Problems?
If you have been suffering from heel pain or sore arches, most likely someone has told you to use arch supports or orthotics. But you may wonder, can a pair of custom orthotics actually fix your foot problem? The short answer is yes; orthotics can be an important part of your treatment plan.  So let’s dive into what they are and why they work.

Diabetic Nerve Pain – How to Treat

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the body’s ability to turn food into energy.  After we eat, food is broken down into sugar and released into the bloodstream. 

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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.
Feet Could Be To Blame for Ankle, Knee or Hip Pain!

Orthotics

Feet Could Be To Blame for Ankle, Knee or Hip Pain!
You probably recall the childhood song – “the foot bone’s connected to the ankle bone, the ankle bone’s connected to the leg bone…”
Is Neuropathy in Feet Serious?

Medical Conditions

Is Neuropathy in Feet Serious?
Neuropathy or peripheral neuropathy occurs when the nerves outside of the brain become damaged. Peripheral neuropathy causes weakness, loss of sensation or numbness and pain most commonly in the hands and feet. There are several causes of neuropathy, including infection, injury, inherited conditions, and metabolic diseases such as diabetes.
Travel Smart This March Break: The Benefits of Compression Socks

Compression

Travel Smart This March Break: The Benefits of Compression Socks
March Break is a time to unwind, explore new places, or visit friends and family. Whether you are headed on a long flight, a road trip, or a walking tour, your body will feel the effects of all the hours spent sitting and moving in unfamiliar ways. The first thing you can do to help is to pack a good pair of compression socks as part of your trip gear! 
Orthotics & Athletic Performance

Orthotics

Orthotics & Athletic Performance
Orthotics can help improve your athletic performance. Whether you’re a recreational or high-level athlete, adding custom orthotics or a good over-the-counter (OTC) insert to your routine can really up your game!
Treating Foot Neuromas with Cortisone Injections and Shockwave Therapy

Medical Footcare

Treating Foot Neuromas with Cortisone Injections and Shockwave Therapy
Do you experience a burning or tingling sensation in the ball of your foot or between your toes? You may have what’s known as a foot neuroma — and treatments like cortisone injections or shockwave therapy can help relieve your pain and discomfort.

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