Ankle sprains involve the stretching or tearing of important ligaments surrounding the ankle joint. These ligaments function to provide stability. When compromised with an injury, then pain, swelling, and long-term risk of instability or reinjury become a real concern.
The foot is a pivotal component in the way we move our bodies, particularly in the area of sports. While some foot injuries happen purely by chance and are going to be unavoidable, there are those that can be prevented just by ensuring you’re using both the proper techniques and the proper gear.
Self-care should really be a big part of your everyday routine but do you ever think about the self-care you should be putting into your feet as well? There are many preventative measures that anyone can do to help when it comes to the progression of certain foot problems or just overall foot health.
Our feet are incredible structures that play a crucial role in our daily lives, providing support, mobility, and balance. Despite their importance, they often go unnoticed until problems arise.
Nobody likes being injured! Injuries stop you from working and doing the fun activities that you love. Thankfully, there’s a trick to recovering quick. Today we will talk about how you can utilize cold and heat therapy to get back in action, fast!
Good weather days means getting outdoors and active – whether this is hiking, gardening, walking or yoga – it feels good for the soul. For the body though, it can feel uncomfortable if you have sore joints. We always encourage healthy and active living, and though too much of it can slow you down, we are always looking for solutions to pick you back up off your feet and get you going.
The snow is gone, and the warm weather is here! Don’t let foot pain stop you from stepping back on the green. With these simple tips, you’ll stay upright and head down the fairway all summer long.
When wearing athletic footwear, do you feel as if your heel slips in and out of the shoe? Do you need greater support around the ankle? Do you wish it could be tighter just in certain areas? If so, this is how to tie your shoes for maximum support…
Programs such as OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan), HIBC (Health Insurance British Columbia), and MSI (Medical Services Insurance) typically do not cover the items or services offered at BioPed for your foot health.
One perk of a beach-bound vacation is knowing that instead of snow soaking through your boots, you can lounge shoe-free with the sand in between your toes.
Throughout life, even adult feet continue to change in size and shape. BioPed’s shoe fitting guidelines and lacing hacks will help keep you comfortable at any stage of life.
Stretching is an often-overlooked solution when it comes to helping with aches and pains. Stretching can be a simple yet powerful way to ease foot pain and tackle various foot issues.
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.
