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Types of Arthritis (& How Orthotics Help)!

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Types of Arthritis (& How Orthotics Help)!
Arthritis refers to inflammation or swelling of one or more joints.
Cortisone injections for Plantar Fasciitis, Arthritis or Neuromas

Medical Footcare

Cortisone injections for Plantar Fasciitis, Arthritis or Neuromas
Cortisone shots are commonly used to treat inflammation and pain in the shoulders, back, hands, hips, and knees.  Did you know they can also be used for the feet? 
Hammertoe and mallet toe: symptoms, causes and treatment

Medical Conditions

Hammertoe and mallet toe: symptoms, causes and treatment
Our toes play an important role in our posture and balance, supporting body weight, and propulsing our body forward when we walk.
Pain in the Big Toe Joint

Medical Footcare

Pain in the Big Toe Joint
With 33 joints in the foot, one of them is bound to be bothersome at some point. Pain in the big toe joint can result from a number of conditions. Whether you are young or old, an athlete or sedentary, the big toe joint can become injured, arthritic, infected, jammed or stiff.
Is One Of Your Toes Ignoring The Rest?

Medical Footcare

Is One Of Your Toes Ignoring The Rest?
Is your big toe or pinky toe distancing itself from it’s neighbor? Typically our toes all get along and live well in close quarters but occasionally we may have one or two toes that drifts upwards, downwards or off to one side.
I have arthritis in my toes. Can this be reversed?

Medical Conditions

I have arthritis in my toes. Can this be reversed?
Once arthritis develops in the toes, it cannot be reversed. If treated appropriately, the symptoms of toe arthritis can be managed well and can slow down the progression of the arthritic process. There’s no reason for it to stop you from doing the activities you want to do and love!
Arthritis – Orthotic Treatment for Joint Pain

Orthotics

Arthritis – Orthotic Treatment for Joint Pain
According to the Arthritis Society of Canada, 1 in 5 Canadians suffer with arthritis. Arthritis comes in several forms, and it can affect every joint in our bodies. It can cause cartilage breakdown within the joint space, resulting in pain as the joint’s bones rub together, and it can cause inflammation of a joint in response to an autoimmune response.
Can Bracing and Compression Socks Help with Arthritis? Yes! Here’s Why…

Compression

Can Bracing and Compression Socks Help with Arthritis? Yes! Here’s Why…
Whether it is stiff knees, or swollen ankles, arthritis can make everyday activities, such as walking, uncomfortable. There are, however, practical real-world solutions to help keep you moving and doing more of the things you love. One of the easiest solutions is bracing or compression socks.
The Arthritic Foot

Medical Conditions

The Arthritic Foot
Arthritis refers to inflammation or swelling of one or more joints.
How Serious is a Bunion?

Medical Conditions

How Serious is a Bunion?
A “bunion” refers to a bump along the inside of your foot at the base of the big toe.