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I have spider veins and my doctor has recommended compression socks. Should I consider wearing them?

Compression

I have spider veins and my doctor has recommended compression socks. Should I consider wearing them?
It is definitely something worth considering! Spider veins, also known as telangiectasias, are damaged, visible blood vessels just beneath your skin’s surface.
Arthritis Foot Pain? Discover the Benefits of Custom Orthotics for Joint Relief

Orthotics

Arthritis Foot Pain? Discover the Benefits of Custom Orthotics for Joint Relief
Living with arthritis can be painful, especially when it affects your feet. Your feet bear the weight of your entire body, and arthritis in the feet can make simple tasks like walking, standing, or climbing stairs feel overwhelming. The good news is that custom orthotics can help reduce your pain and discomfort and protect your joints!
My aching feet – Symptoms of Arthritis in Toes and Treatments

Medical Footcare

My aching feet – Symptoms of Arthritis in Toes and Treatments
Stiff, creaky knees and hips or swollen, sore fingers are often attributed to arthritis. Arthritis can affect any joint in the body, including our toes!
Back To School Kids Shoes – A Canadian Certified Pedorthist Helps with Tips on What to Look For

Footwear

Back To School Kids Shoes – A Canadian Certified Pedorthist Helps with Tips on What to Look For
As kids head back to school, one of the most important purchases you’ll make is their footwear. While it may seem like a simple decision, the shoes children wear each day can and will have a significant impact on their growth, posture, and overall comfort. Kids’ feet are still developing, so improperly fitted shoes can lead to problems that persist well beyond childhood. Here’s what we recommend for your child’s shoes to help them stay active and pain-free throughout the school year.
Be kind to your feet and wear “indoor” shoes!

Footwear

Be kind to your feet and wear “indoor” shoes!
When it comes to choosing footwear, most of us tend to think about what we might wear to specific places or during specific activities.
Love Your Knees!

Bracing

Love Your Knees!
Your knees are crucial for joint for your activities of daily life.
Can I wash my orthotics and still maintain their effectiveness?

Orthotics

Can I wash my orthotics and still maintain their effectiveness?
How have your custom orthotics been holding up lately? Your orthotics can undergo a lot of wear and tear throughout the day, whether you use them in work boots, dress shoes, sandals, or a combination of them all!
Orthotics Did You Know?

Orthotics

Orthotics Did You Know?
Orthotics is a term that you may hear now and again.
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!
Morton’s Neuroma – Struggling with Foot Pain?

Medical Conditions

Morton’s Neuroma – Struggling with Foot Pain?
Morton's neuroma may be the cause of your sharp, searing pain in the ball of your foot, particularly between your third and fourth toes, or if you've ever felt as though you're walking on a stone. This common but frequently misdiagnosed illness causes pain, numbness, or a tingling feeling when the nerve between your toes becomes crushed or inflamed.