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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
What to Look for in a Good Pair of Shoes

Footwear

What to Look for in a Good Pair of Shoes
Let’s be honest, we tend to not think about our feet until they start to feel achy. But as we get older and spend more time on our feet throughout the day, comfort and support matter more than ever. If you’re dealing with foot pain or simply want to feel better by the end of the day, choosing the right footwear is one of the best things you can do for your overall comfort and mobility. The right shoes can make a difference not just in our feet, but also in our knees, hips, and back too! 
Staying In the Game with Less Discomfort: How Knee Braces Can Help

Bracing

Staying In the Game with Less Discomfort: How Knee Braces Can Help
Knee pain can be a frustrating setback for everyone, but especially for sport-loving clients, whether you are a weekend warrior, playing pickleball, soccer, or weekend basketball. It can slow you down, make you second-guess your movements, and even sideline you altogether. However, with the right support, such as a knee brace, you can stay in the game, move with more confidence and keep doing what you love.
Will Your Bunions Get Worse Over Time?

Orthotics

Will Your Bunions Get Worse Over Time?
If you've ever noticed a small bump forming around your big toe, you might be asking yourself, “What is this? And will it get worse over time?” That bump could be a bunion, which is a very common foot condition. It often starts as a minor bump; however they often become painful over time if left unmanaged and can lead to mobility challenges. Understanding how bunions progress, and how to manage them, can make a big difference in managing your comfort and overall foot health.


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Corns and Calluses: How Orthotics Can Help

Medical Footcare

Corns and Calluses: How Orthotics Can Help
Corns and calluses are common skin lesions that occur in the feet, resulting from pressure and/or friction. Fortunately, foot orthotics can be an effective option to prevent and treat these issues. Let’s explore how corns and calluses are caused, how to distinguish between them, and how orthotics can play a key role in relieving discomfort and lessening the chance of recurrence.
Corns & Callus & Feet Oh My!

Medical Footcare

Corns & Callus & Feet Oh My!
Corns and callus are two of the most common foot issues. If you suffer with either of these issues, you do not have to be embarrassed, BioPed Registered Chiropodists and Footcare Nurses are ready to help!
Arthritis – Orthotic Treatment for Joint Pain

Orthotics

Arthritis – Orthotic Treatment for Joint Pain
According to the Arthritis Society of Canada, 1 in 5 Canadians suffer with arthritis. Arthritis comes in several forms, and it can affect every joint in our bodies. It can cause cartilage breakdown within the joint space, resulting in pain as the joint’s bones rub together, and it can cause inflammation of a joint in response to an autoimmune response.
Top 6 problems caused by ill fitting shoes

Footwear

Top 6 problems caused by ill fitting shoes
It might be time to consider the type of shoes you are wearing if you find yourself suffering with foot pain on a regular basis.  Unfortunately, we often underestimate the importance of wearing properly fitted shoes and ill-fitting shoes can be the cause of many problems, from foot pain and discomfort to serious health issues.  
How can a callus become a wound

Medical Footcare

How can a callus become a wound
The bottoms of our feet are subjected to pressure and friction when we walk, run, climb, jump, and even sit. If the skin on our feet endures enough pressure and friction, callus may develop.