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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

I have arthritis in my toes. Can this be reversed? — What is an ingrown nail? An ingrown nail occurs when a portion of one or both sides of the nail pierces through the sulcus or skin surrounding the nail. It can be painful causing the surrounding skin to appear red, swollen and tender to the touch. Learn more about ingrown toenails and how nail bracing can help!

I have spider veins and my doctor has recommended compression socks. Should I consider wearing them? — What is an ingrown nail? An ingrown nail occurs when a portion of one or both sides of the nail pierces through the sulcus or skin surrounding the nail. It can be painful causing the surrounding skin to appear red, swollen and tender to the touch. Learn more about ingrown toenails and how nail bracing can help!

My aching feet – Symptoms of Arthritis in Toes and Treatments — What is an ingrown nail? An ingrown nail occurs when a portion of one or both sides of the nail pierces through the sulcus or skin surrounding the nail. It can be painful causing the surrounding skin to appear red, swollen and tender to the touch. Learn more about ingrown toenails and how nail bracing can help!

Shin Splints Preventing You From Doing More?

We at BioPed know that it is very frustrating when you’re trying your best to do more and live a more active lifestyle and you have some sort of lower limb pain getting in the way of that. One common injury that can happen to a lot of runners or people who just engage in daily physical activity is shin splints.

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How to Purchase a Good Shoe — The new year is approaching soon and what better way to treat yourself than with a brand-new shoe.

Understanding Corns & Calluses — Corns and callus are common and can be painful if left untreated. BioPed footcare clinicians treat corns and callus during routine footcare appointments.

Stretches To Keep Feet Active! — One of the most common clinician recommendations each and every appointment is stretching. It is an important part of any treatment plan to help improve any foot pain or condition.

I have spider veins and my doctor has recommended compression socks. Should I consider wearing them? — What is an ingrown nail? An ingrown nail occurs when a portion of one or both sides of the nail pierces through the sulcus or skin surrounding the nail. It can be painful causing the surrounding skin to appear red, swollen and tender to the touch. Learn more about ingrown toenails and how nail bracing can help!

A Patient’s Story – Big Toe Joint Pain — At BioPed Footcare, people of all ages and all walks of life visit our clinic’s lower limb clinicians for help with foot and lower limb pain and discomfort.

Dry, Brittle and Discoloured Toenails — Our toenails can tell us a lot about our overall health and well-being. Nails contain a protein called keratin, like skin and hair, making nails strong, hard plates or shields. The matrix in the nail bed creates new skin cells, pushing out the old ones, and creating a new nail.