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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

Foot Pain Stopping You in Your Tracks? You Might Need to See a Chiropodist — Every single day your feet work tirelessly for you, performing many different tasks - they absorb the impact of thousands of steps, support our entire body weight, and balance us through complex movements. Developing foot pain can be debilitating, and affect your daily life.

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 — 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.

Feet or legs hurt from standing?

Plantar fasciitis is often described as a sharp, stabbing pain in the heel or arch, especially first thing in the morning or after sitting for a while. The pain occurs when the plantar fascia (soft tissue of the foot) becomes inflamed and overstressed.

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Preventing Injuries in Sports — It’s the 3rd period, you’re lining up for the final shot, ready to make the game winning play…BUT you have foot pain that’s been bothering you all day!

My doctor said I have ‘hammertoes’ and I suffer from corns on the tops of those toes. What shoes are best for this? — Don’t let hammertoes and corns get in the way of enjoying your activities and doing what you love. Read below to find out why this is occurring and what to look for when shopping for your next shoe!

Why Do My Shoes Smell So Bad? — Smelly shoes can be embarrassing and frustrating. Even after washing your feet or changing your socks, the odour can come back quickly! In many cases, the smell is caused by sweat, bacteria, and moisture building up inside your shoes.

How Do Orthotics Make You More Balanced And Aligned? — Custom foot orthotics (CFOs) are medical devices worn in footwear to make a person’s gait or walking more efficient and stable. CFOs are prescribed and customized for each individual to correct the positioning of foot joints thereby improving biomechanics of movement when standing and walking.

Foot injuries from exercising and running — Foot injuries may be a common occurrence in active people, but don’t let that stop you from doing what you love. Let’s learn how you can reduce the likelihood of injury!

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.