Can compression socks improve my performance when skating or playing hockey? Compression socks can be a great way to improve performance during your game and today we will let you know how.
Our BioPed network has helped over 1 million Canadians, with more than 85 clinics across Canada in our 40 plus year history. We know that there are many footcare providers out there to choose from.
A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that can develop in various parts in the body. The most common neuroma in the foot is a Morton’s neuroma, which develops between the third and fourth toes in the ball of the foot.
Dealing with ingrown toenails can be very frustrating, painful, and can lead to more serious issues, especially if left untreated. Fortunately, there’s a gentle and non-invasive solution that’s helping people find relief without surgery: toenail bracing with the Onyfix® system.
If you are dealing with foot pain, making the right choice in footcare matters. At BioPed, we believe your feet deserve more than a quick fix: they deserve a thorough and thoughtful approach that helps you live more comfortably and actively. Here’s why so many people trust BioPed and how our care can make a real difference.
Ingrown toenails, toe fungus, and corns are amongst the many conditions that our medical foot care team can take care of for you. Too often, the feet are the most neglected part of our body, and problems might go undetected at first. Registered Chiropodists and Footcare Nurses provide medical care for skin and toenail foot concerns. However, Chiropodists offer an expanded scope of practice, such as biomechanical evaluations, so let’s review each profession in more detail.
Fungal toenails, also known as onychomycosis, occur due to an infection of the nail. It is similar to another fungal infections of the foot, such as Athlete’s foot, although they differ in their location and treatment protocol. It is vital to understand these differences when preventing and attending to fungal toenails.
Plantar warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). They are contagious, meaning they can be spread from person to person and even to other areas of the foot.
Chiropodists are Medical Footcare Clinicians who can prescribe oral and topical medications and can perform soft tissue surgical procedures and injections into the feet. Let’s learn how a Chiropodist can help you today!
Foot pain can be frustrating, especially when it affects your ability to walk, exercise, or enjoy daily activities. For many people dealing with chronic inflammation or joint pain in the feet, cortisone injections can offer significant relief. But what exactly are they — and how can your BioPed Chiropodist help?
