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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
Can Custom Orthotics Help with Lower Back Pain?

Orthotics

Can Custom Orthotics Help with Lower Back Pain?
Lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints among adults. It affects your ability to work, exercise, sleep, and enjoy everyday activities. At the same time, many people experiencing back pain also report foot discomfort, leading them to wonder whether the two are connected.
Shin Splints and Socks – Are You Making These Recovery Mistakes?

Tip & Tricks

Shin Splints and Socks – Are You Making These Recovery Mistakes?
Experiencing pain along the front or inside of your lower leg? You could be experiencing Shin Splints. Shin Splints is especially common in people who run, hike, play high-impact sports like basketball or soccer, or have recently increased the intensity or frequency of their physical activity.
Sports or Activity Injury/Trauma

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Sports or Activity Injury/Trauma
Many sports and activity-related foot problems can begin as “minor” friction, pressure, or repetitive stress. For example, that thick callus on your foot may seem harmless… until it starts changing how you walk. Almost everything we do requires our feet to work well, from playing sports to walking around the grocery store.

Stuck and need a great gift idea fast? Check out these gift ideas you can buy at your BioPed clinic!

We get it, the holidays can be a hectic time but don’t let getting a gift be that way. BioPed offers many quick gift ideas that could be perfect for those that you love! Check out these suggestions for the holiday season.

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Is Your Knee Popping? Here’s What It Means and How to Find Relief

Bracing

Is Your Knee Popping? Here’s What It Means and How to Find Relief
Have you ever stood up from a chair, taken a step, or bent down to pick something up, only to hear a popping sound from your knee? It might catch you off guard or leave you wondering if something is wrong. Let us break down what causes that mysterious knee popping and explore how knee bracing, along with some practical tips, can help you do more in life without your knees holding you back.
Want a better golf game but your feet hurt? Consider Orthotics

Orthotics

Want a better golf game but your feet hurt? Consider Orthotics
Golf may seem like a low-impact sport, but the repetitive motions involved can lead to significant foot stress. Walking long distances, swinging, and standing for extended periods all contribute to potential foot pain. Here are some common conditions golfers face:
“Are your services covered under OHIP, MIS, HIBC?”

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“Are your services covered under OHIP, MIS, HIBC?”
Programs such as OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan), HIBC (Health Insurance British Columbia), and MSI (Medical Services Insurance) typically do not cover the items or services offered at BioPed for your foot health.
Did you know that Orthotics can help with your Foot Arthritis?

Orthotics

Did you know that Orthotics can help with your Foot Arthritis?
Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. Understanding the different types of arthritis and how they affect the body, especially the lower limbs, is crucial for managing symptoms and improving quality of life. This blog post explores four common types of arthritis—osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and gout—and discusses how orthotics can help manage these conditions.
Recovering from an ankle sprain. Expert tips from a Pedorthist

Orthotics

Recovering from an ankle sprain. Expert tips from a Pedorthist
Ankle sprains are common and painful injuries to ligaments that connect the foot to the shin and can happen to people of all ages and activity levels. While some sports can increase your chance of injury, many people experience an ankle sprain from slipping off of a curb along the sidewalk or missing a step on the stairs in their home.
How Can A Chiropodist or Footcare Nurse help me with my feet?

Medical Footcare

How Can A Chiropodist or Footcare Nurse help me with my feet?
If you’re experiencing common painful foot conditions like plantar fasciitis, bunions, or flat feet, a Registered Chiropodist can help you in many ways!

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