BioPed holiday gift guide

Gift idea:

Compression socks

Reason in the season: Compression socks can help reduce swelling, relieve tired and achy legs, and add a flare of fun to any holiday outfit. With fabrics from wool to cotton and nylon, the graded compression 15-20 mmHg, over the counter (OTC), only requires a simple ankle measurement and foot size to fit snugly and offer health benefits for the year to come. If you’re looking into medical grade compression, 20 mmHg and above, more measurements are required, and you might consider a gift card for BioPed to keep the surprise.

Dr.’s Remedy nail polish

Reason in the season: For the stylish member of your family who loves pedicures but needs to treat the nails with more care and love, Dr.’s Remedy nail polish comes in a wide range of colours, giving the same look as salon polish, but with more breathability for the nail bed which can help reduce the occurrence of fungal nail infection and improve nail health.

Bunion aligners, toe spacers and braces

Reason in the season: Who doesn’t love to accessorize? Caring for the toes can sometimes end at nail polish and a good sandal, but did you know that BioPed footcare goes beyond to treat and relieve pain in the toes themselves? With a wide range of toe gadgets from ridgid bunion splints for night wear to relieve pressure in the bunion, to aligners that you can wear all day every day in the shoe to help realign the big toe and relieve pressure in the joint to toe spacers and crutches for hammer toes, corns and high-pressure areas. These toe accessories can give huge relief to aches and pains in the toes from the big toe to the smallest of them all, consider giving your loved ones a solution to their achy toes and go with a gift they can use in and out of the shoe.

Footlogix

Reason in the season: Winter drying out your relatives’ feet? Your spouse battling callusing? Footlogix has a range of products – mousse based footcare products – to help combat many skin conditions of the foot including dry skin, callusing, cracked heels and even a tincture for fungal nails. Giving the relief of moisturizing and healing without the slippery feeling most lotions leave on the skin. Donning socks right after application is also highly encouraged to keep the moisture in and allow the mousse to do its job without drying out.

Diabetic socks

Reason in the season: We could all use a new pair of socks, and those of us with sensitive or diabetic feet have special considerations for a simple piece of clothing. Elastic can be restricting and cause swelling at the cuff of the sock on the lower leg; seams are also sources of irritation and particularly dangerous to those experiencing neuropathy in the feet. Simcan socks stocked at most BioPed locations are designed specifically for the diabetic foot – made of a light, breathable cotton with no elastic cuff and light, flat seams at the toes for maximum comfort in varying heights from ankle to midcalf. They make a cozy gift this holiday season while taking care of the feet at the same time.

Biotime slippers

Reason in the season: A BioPed customer favourite, we stock cozy, comfy, warm and versatile slippers from Biotime! Ranging in materials from wool to a synthetic upper, all Biotime slippers have a thick rubber outsole, giving them good grip and reducing the probability of slipping indoors and the comfort of being able to wear them outdoors as well.

Depending on the style, the enclosure and backing of the slipper changes. The back of the slipper can range from a minor lip slip on style, to a full back. The enclosure can range from a standard slip-on sewn model to adjustable Velcro strapping to full opening of the vamp or top of the slipper for ease of donning and doffing as well as increased secure fit. Whatever the style, Biotime slippers are a great way to spread the warmth of the holidays and offer peace of mind to those concerned about slipping or with chronically cold feet.

Ortho sleeves – from FS6 to knee compression

Reason in the season: Someone near and dear experiencing knee pain, arch pain in the foot or discomfort in the heel? We have a solution that can double as a thoughtful gift. Check out our line of ortho sleeve products from socks with compression along the arch for increased pain relief to ankle sleeves for plantar fasciitis and achilles pain and compressive, unobtrusive sleeves for mild knee pain or bouts of swelling, BioPed keeps them stocked and accessible to you as over the counter options for pain relief of the soft tissues. Give the gift of pain relief with FS6 socks and ortho sleeves for the knee.

Orthopedic footwear

Reason in the season: The holidays are quickly followed by New Year’s resolutions and often that includes increased gym time. Even if that isn’t on the to do list for everyone, reducing aches and pains in the feet are a win to start the new year off on the right foot. Consider visiting BioPed Footcare for both stylish and functional footwear made to offload painful areas and offer support to the foot, improving comfort and reducing pain. It’s also a great gift idea to pair with custom orthotics, as they tend to go hand in hand. From running shoes for those on the go to walkers for those just trying to stay on their feet, BioPed offers variety of styles and enclosures to meet the needs of everyone.

Custom made orthotics

Reason in the season: For pain that impacts daily life and doesn’t seem to ease, more than socks and nail polish are necessary; consider booking your loved one an appointment at BioPed Footcare locations near you for an assessment and measurement for custom made orthotics to support their foot year-round, reducing pain and improving their quality of life and enjoyment of work and daily activities that keep them on the go.