There are 26 bones in the feet and they continue to grow until the mid to late teenage years. This means that until fully formed, there are delicate growth plates in the foot bones of a child and adolescent.
It’s the age-old debate: barefoot and natural, or supportive footwear. When you have pain in your feet, especially along your arch (pain may be sharp shooting pain or feel achy and sore) supporting your foot may be the solution.
Many people all over the world live silently with arthritis, and do not know what it actually is or what the symptoms are. Simply put, arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It can affect one (or multiple) joints within the body.
Over the past few years, Canadians have been adapting to an active lifestyle by picking up different activities to keep busy. Whether you’re a pro hockey player or a rookie golfer, insoles and custom-made orthotics can really enhance your athletic performance and step up your game!
Wait, the cheap flip flops you’re considering buying could be ruining your feet! With the warmer weather here, our first instinct is to peel off the layers, pull out the t-shirts and shorts and kick back in some comfy flip-flops.
Standing all day, whether work or at play, can do a real number on your feet, legs, and back! Each year in Canada, thousands of work-related foot injuries are reported and an increasing number of sick days are taken because of leg and foot problems. Whether you’re cooking at a restaurant line,
Why is it that we often lose weight where no one notices? For example, in our feet! Did you know that as we age, the fat pad under our feet that cushions our heels and balls of our feet wears thin? Foot experts refer to this as fat pad atrophy.
Do you find that your feet or legs hurt from standing during the day? What if your job requires you to stand for long periods of time? The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
Fallen arches are commonly referred to as flat feet because the feet appear to have a low inside arch, especially when standing. These feet may point away from the midline of the body.
People who have flat feet have fallen arches. This happens when the main arch of the foot, on the same side as the big toe, appears closer to the ground with less curvature. It can be visible sitting but is more pronounced when standing and walking.
You probably recall the childhood song – “the foot bone’s connected to the ankle bone, the ankle bone’s connected to the leg bone…” While this may have been a broad simplification, there is great truth in this elementary school tune. The human body is like an integrated chain reaction.
Have you experienced a foot injury from exercising? Have you ever strained your foot trying to stay active? Foot injuries are unfortunately quite common.
Foot pain can be debilitating! Where you go for help can mean the difference between living with foot pain (which can also include leg, hip, and back pain), and finding ongoing relief so you can maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The location of heel pain indicates what structures are involved and can change the way BioPed clinicians approach treatment.
Pain on the bottom of the heel is usually caused by plantar fasciitis, which can be complicated by presence of a bone spur.
Heel pain can be one of those things we ignore, thinking it’s normal or something we just “have to deal with”. But heel pain, whether mild or severe, is not normal and should be addressed by a lower limb clinician— and the sooner the better.
Did you know that your golf swing can strain the muscles in your feet, legs, abdomen and back? Playing the game on a hilly terrain doesn’t help either, as it increases these forces, leading to a higher probability of injury.
Joint pain is an extremely common issue that a lot of Canadians tend to live with on a daily basis. Lots of people tend to just swallow the pain and try and continue on with their day – but did you know there are ways to ease your pain or even bring it to a stop?
Orthotics can help improve your athletic performance. Whether you’re a recreational or high-level athlete, adding custom orthotics or a good over-the-counter (OTC) insert to your routine can really up your game!
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.
Contrary to what some might think, orthotics are not just for grandparents. They are useful devices for people with diabetes and arthritis and in supporting foot wound care; but orthotics aren’t just for older people. Orthotics can help people of all ages – even children!
Researchers are now suggesting that your shoes and what you place into your shoes can actually improve your golf game. According to published medical research from “Clinical Sports Medicine”, and “Medical Science and Sports Medicine”, there are new ways to improve your game and give you a competitive edge.
Foot injuries in runners seem to go hand-in-hand (or should we say foot-in-foot). After all, the foot hits the ground with enormous force, as it supports the weight of the body.
Have you noticed a painful bump on the back of your heel? It can be reddened, swollen or sore, or it might not hurt at all. Did you know that it’s probably a “pump bump?” Well, technically the medical name for this is a Haglund’s Deformity but since it’s most common in women between the ages of 20-40, it was thought to be secondary to wearing high-heeled pumps.
Plantar Fasciitis is the most common type of Heel Pain! If you wake up from bed in the morning and experience a shooting heel pain when your feet hit the floor, you could be suffering from Plantar Fasciitis.
A plantar fibroma is a knot or nodule of fibrous tissue that develops in the arch of the foot. They can develop in one or both feet and can be painful to walk on. They can also cause a change in the way you walk, which can put abnormal strain on your body’s joints and soft tissues.
Foot pain can return with a vengeance when the weather heats up – or cools down. Despite wearing good shoes, it’s normal for heel pain to reappear for both professional and beginner athletes.
Going for a run can be a GREAT form of exercise! It can also be a useful form of transportation when you need to catch the Bus or when you have to get somewhere in a hurry!
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.
Did you know that arthritis affects nearly 5 million Canadians? It’s important to know that there are ways to treat it while also managing the pain and suffering that might come from it.
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.
Weak ankles are a problem that affects a large percentage of the population – but did you know how they happen and how to treat them? Although a very bothersome condition, weak ankles can be treated over a period of time which will help them strengthen and get you back to the active life you want to live.
Do you ever have a day where you have to say no to an activity because your feet just hurt? We understand that life gets busy and can keep you on the go much longer than anticipated.
