“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!...
Wait, the cheap flip flops you're considering buying could be ruining your feet! When the weather is warm, our first instinct is to peel off the layers, pull out the t-shirts and shorts and kick back in some comfy flip-flops. For many of us, these...
Contrary to popular belief, our shoe size continues to change as we age! Weight gain or loss, pregnancy and the effects of aging are all common causes for changes in the length and width of our feet. If you haven’t measured your feet in...
Bunions are bony bumps that form on the joints at the base of your big toe. This causes the big toe to move toward the smaller toes and forces the joint at the base of your big toe to protrude. The skin over the bunion...
A blister is a bubble of fluid under the skin. The clear, watery liquid inside a blister is called “serum.” It develops as a reaction to injured skin. If the blister remains unopened, the serum can provide natural protection for the skin beneath it. Small...
The FIRST EVER Do More Virtual Walk/Run in support of Easter Seals Canada happened on June 13th! With your help and generosity, we earned $10,000 for Easter Seals Kids to help be more independent. Thank you all so much. Here is a recap of our...
Adult feet continue to change in size. Have you measured your feet recently? Contrary to popular belief, our shoe size continues to change as we age! Weight gain or loss, pregnancy and the effects of aging are all common causes for changes in...
When are Over-the-Counter, or OTC Shoe Inserts the best option? Over the counter (OTC) Shoe Insoles are non-custom devices designed to provide general foot support and reduce strain. They are generic in nature and they are aimed at treating a general user with the...
If you have noticed your toenails changing in colour or appearance, consider that they may be infected with fungus and should be treated readily to ensure that the infection does not spread to nearby toes, or to the feet of family and friends. Fungus is...
It's almost Mother's Day! This year, find the perfect gifts for Mom at your local BioPed Footcare Clinic. Here are our top gifts that Mom is sure to LOVE! ...