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You don’t have to ‘just suffer’ with joint pain

Orthotics

You don’t have to ‘just suffer’ with joint pain
Joint pain can be a significant hurdle, affecting your ability to move freely and do the things you love. Understanding how to manage joint pain can help you stay active and do more in life, whether due to injury, chronic conditions, or aging
Are You Covered? Third Party Insurance Explained

General

Are You Covered? Third Party Insurance Explained
When you have foot pain, it can be a relief knowing you have insurance coverage to help with the cost of keeping your feet happy and healthy. However, insurance plans can be confusing and difficult to navigate, especially if it’s all new to you! We’ve got you covered, with answers to some of your most frequently asked insurance coverage questions.
Is Neuropathy in Feet Serious?

Medical Conditions

Is Neuropathy in Feet Serious?
Neuropathy or peripheral neuropathy occurs when the nerves outside of the brain become damaged. Peripheral neuropathy causes weakness, loss of sensation or numbness and pain most commonly in the hands and feet. There are several causes of neuropathy, including infection, injury, inherited conditions, and metabolic diseases such as diabetes.
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!
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.
Plantar Fasciitis: Why Your Heels Hurt and What You Can Do About It.

Medical Conditions

Plantar Fasciitis: Why Your Heels Hurt and What You Can Do About It.
Have you ever stepped out of bed in the morning or stood up after resting briefly and felt a sharp stabbing pain in your heel? You are not alone! That discomfort could be a sign of plantar fasciitis, one of the most common causes of heel pain. It can make everyday activities, like walking, standing, or exercising, uncomfortable and frustrating.  However, the good news is, there are simple ways to help manage the pain and get you back to doing more in life.
“Are your services covered under OHIP, MIS, HIBC?”

Tip & Tricks

“Are your services covered under OHIP, MIS, HIBC?”
Programs such as OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan), HIBC (Health Insurance British Columbia), and MSI (Medical Services Insurance) typically do not cover the items or services offered at BioPed for your foot health.
Flat Feet: A Hidden Cause of Foot, Knee, Hip, and Back Pain

Orthotics

Flat Feet: A Hidden Cause of Foot, Knee, Hip, and Back Pain
If you have been dealing with persistent foot, knee, hip or back pain but can’t pinpoint the cause, your feet might be the culprit. Having flat feet might put extra stress on your lower limbs and affect how you move.
Recovering from an ankle sprain. Expert tips from a Pedorthist

Orthotics

Recovering from an ankle sprain. Expert tips from a Pedorthist
Ankle sprains are common and painful injuries to ligaments that connect the foot to the shin and can happen to people of all ages and activity levels. While some sports can increase your chance of injury, many people experience an ankle sprain from slipping off of a curb along the sidewalk or missing a step on the stairs in their home.
Orthotics Did You Know?

Orthotics

Orthotics Did You Know?
Orthotics is a term that you may hear now and again.