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Children’s Shoes: Selecting the Right Shoes for Back-to-School

Footwear

Children’s Shoes: Selecting the Right Shoes for Back-to-School
It’s that time of year again! The back-to-school rush is in full swing.
I have thicker legs and find compression too tight around the top of my calf, making them uncomfortable. Is there something I can do?

Medical Footcare

I have thicker legs and find compression too tight around the top of my calf, making them uncomfortable. Is there something I can do?
Do your legs ever feel achy, tired, fatigued, heavy or swollen? If they do, you may have a condition known as chronic venous insufficiency and you could benefit from compression therapy.
Do You Work On Your Feet All Day?

Compression

Do You Work On Your Feet All Day?
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,
Can Bracing and Compression Socks Help with Arthritis? Yes! Here’s Why…

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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.
Should I be wearing compression?

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Should I be wearing compression?
Do your legs ever feel achy, tired or fatigued, heavy or swollen? If they do, you may have a condition known as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and would benefit from compression therapy.
How Do Diabetic Socks and Compression Socks Differ?

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How Do Diabetic Socks and Compression Socks Differ?
Have you ever shopped for specialty socks and noticed both compression socks and diabetic socks, and thought to yourself, What is the difference? Aren’t they basically the same thing? They do in fact look similar but can serve different purposes. Understanding the differences between compression socks and diabetic socks can help you choose what is right for your feet.
Over the counter vs Custom fit – which is best for Knee Bracing?

Bracing

Over the counter vs Custom fit – which is best for Knee Bracing?
Knee pain should not stop you from doing the things you love. Today we’ll chat knee bracing and how to make the decision on what to choose… Custom or OTC.
Perfect Gifts for Healthy and Happy Feet

Products

Perfect Gifts for Healthy and Happy Feet
As the holiday season rolls around, we often find ourselves searching for the perfect gifts to bring comfort and joy to our loved ones. But what if you could give a gift that not only warms their heart but also brings relief to their tired, achy feet? With a little help from products designed to keep feet healthy and happy, you’ll be the favourite gift-giver of the season!
Leg Swelling (Edema) – What you need to know

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Leg Swelling (Edema) – What you need to know
Swelling, also known as edema, affects millions of people worldwide. This is a buildup of excess fluid in parts of the body, typically the lower legs or lower arms, that has become congested or “stuck” and is struggling to clear out of the area.