Can compression socks improve my performance when skating or playing hockey?

Winter is in full swing and with it comes hockey season. When thinking about improving our performance for a hockey game most people think of skates and sticks but it’s not just those that can make a difference during that game winning play. Compression socks can be a great way to improve performance during your game and today we will let you know how.

Three Ways that Compression Socks Can Help to Increase Performance

Improved Circulation and Swelling Reduction

Graduated compression socks work to remove swelling from the lower limb by using pressure. These socks are tightest around the ankle and become looser as they go up the leg. This causes blood that often pools in the feet and calves to be pushed out and upwards during physical activity. Targeting this swelling and improving blood flow is essential in keeping the legs feeling fresh throughout your next game winning play.

Reduced Muscle Vibration and Fatigue

As you move throughout the day, your muscles vibrate. Whether you’re walking or running it is always occurring. But as you participate in more intense physical activity these vibrations become more prominent and can lead to certain areas of your leg getting more tired and even painful the longer you go. Compression socks help to reduced unwanted muscle fatigue by compressing the areas that often experience these vibrations and supporting the muscles of the leg. Decreased vibrations means that muscle fatigue is delayed and more energy reserves remain available for your game.

Temperature Regulation

Let’s face it, it gets cold out there during wintertime while skating and nobody likes to have cold feet. Often, most compression socks are built with moisture wicking properties that aid in keeping the feet dry and warm. But not only that, compression socks come in a variety of materials. From thin nylon to thick and warm merino wool, there is always an option to suit your preference.

A lot of people think compression socks are not for them, but the truth is, many people can benefit from compression therapy. No matter if your playing high school hockey or masters, keep compression socks in mind the next time you step on the ice.

Come See Us!

If you’re suffering from lower limb pain or achy legs, or simply want to see if there is anything we can do to help improve your game, please book an appointment today! At BioPed Footcare, whether it’s compression socks, orthotics or footwear, we are here for you. With our on-site lab there is nothing we can’t do! Meet with one of BioPed’s lower limb clinicians to see how you can keep your knees and lower body healthy!

Your nails and skin are often a reflection of your overall health.  There are key things you can do at home to keep your nails and skin on your feet healthy all year long!

Nails

10 Tips for taking care of your toenails at home:

1. Wash your feet and scrub your toenails gently before cutting.
2. Cut your toenails on a regular basis, approximately every 4 weeks; long nails can hit the end of your shoe causing injury to the nail.
3. Avoid cutting your toenails too short; leave about 1-2mm at the end of the nail.
4. Cut your toenails straight across and round off the edges with a file.
5. If your nails are thick, file across the surface of the nail plate using an emery board.
6. Avoid cutting or pushing back your cuticles; your cuticles act as a seal at the base of your nails preventing infection.
7. Remove any debris around toenails by washing and scrubbing them again after you’re done trimming.
8. Use a proper nail cutter to cut your nails, not scissors.
9. Painting your toenails is okay, but it’s a good idea to let your nails breathe occasionally; consider using a healthier nail polish such as REMEDY.
10. If your nails are brittle, discoloured or cracking, a nail tincture can help! Footlogix Nail Tincture can encourage healthy nail growth and keep fungus at bay.

Do you have diabetes?  Here are some extra tips:

• If you experience numbness or pins and needles, have trouble seeing or reaching your feet, get someone to help you cut your nails.
• When cutting nails, make sure you’re doing so in a well-lit room.
• Prior to cutting nails, swab the nails and surrounding skin with rubbing alcohol to cleanse.
• Avoid cutting your nails too short as you could run the risk of cutting your skin.
• After you’re finished trimming your nails, inspect for nicks in the skin; if you find one, use an antiseptic or antibiotic cream to prevent infection and cover with a bandage as an added precaution.

Skin

10 Tips for taking care of the skin on your feet at home:

1. Wash feet daily using a mild soak and lukewarm water; this will keep the surface of the skin clean and primed for a moisturiser.
2. Dry skin well after washing and focus on in between and underneath the toes.
3. If the skin in between your toes is too moist, you can apply an astringent such as rubbing alcohol for a more balanced moisture level.
4. If your feet are dry, apply a moisturiser after washing and while skin is still a bit moist; Footlogix Foot Foam is an excellent choice as it provides quick absorbing needed moisture.
5. Avoid applying moisturiser in between toes as this can increase risk for developing a fungal or bacterial infection.
6. If you have sensitive skin, choose a soap and moisturiser that is fragrance-free.
7. Callus or hard skin can be softened with a foot file while skin is wet or dry. The Footlogix Foot File resists rusting and doesn’t have sharp edges making it safe to use.
8. A moisturiser containing the active ingredient urea works well to soften callus or hard skin.
9. Avoid using any sharp tools to cut corns or callus, and medicated pads containing salicylic acid are not recommended as they can damage healthy skin as well.
10. Silicone toe sleeves, non-medicated corn pads and foam toe wedges can protect and offload high pressure or friction areas in between, on the top or tips of toes, or on the bottom of feet.

Do you have diabetes? Here are some extra tips:

• Inspect feet twice daily, in the morning before putting your socks on and at night when you take them off; look for breaks in the skin, redness, fluid or blisters.
• Avoid wearing socks that are too tight; fibres with breathability and socks with extra protection are best; Simcan socks are made for people with diabetes.
• If the seams of your socks are leaving an indentation in your skin, turn them inside out.
• Ensure your footwear is not too tight or loose and avoid walking around barefoot.
• Exercising regularly helps to improve circulation in your feet and legs; avoid smoking as it can reduce the blood flow to your feet.

Come See Us!

BioPed Footcare’s lower limb clinicians are here to help!  Select BioPed locations have medical footcare. Certified Footcare Nurses and Registered Chiropodists are trained to assess and treat your nails and skin, treat and monitor your foot health on a regular basis.  Give us a call today!

There are important differences to note when choosing one over the other. We’ll take a moment to outline the differences and provide guidance on selecting the best socks for your needs. However, there are many kinds of socks that can improve your overall foot health. You might have received recommendations from your family physician, friend, family member, or co-worker to wear either of these specialty socks.

Diabetic socks are specialty socks designed with features that are especially important for individuals with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy. They are available off-the-shelf in different lengths, ranging from low-rise to the full length of the calf, depending on personal preference. These socks have seamless toe areas to reduce friction or irritation around sensitive toes, thus reducing the risk of blistering the skin. This feature is crucial for individuals with diminished sensation or numbness in their feet since you might not be able to feel if something is rubbing against them throughout the day. To further reduce pressure, diabetic socks are knit with minimal to no compression around the ankle to prevent digging into the leg during periods of mild swelling. Many people wear socks that are too tight, leaving creases on their ankles that can irritate sensitive skin.

Lastly, quality diabetic socks should wick away moisture to keep the skin dry throughout the day. Individuals with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing foot wounds and experience complications from those wounds. For these reasons, individuals with diabetes should avoid walking or standing barefoot and, at minimum, prioritize wearing diabetic socks to maintain happy and healthy feet!

Compression socks (or stockings) serve different purposes and are best suited for managing uncomfortable swelling or painful varicose veins in the feet, ankles, and legs. Your body relies on your veins to return blood back towards your heart, and this can be challenging for blood traveling from your feet and legs against gravity. Some individuals may have impaired vein function due to underlying medication conditions or pregnancy, leading to swelling over the course of the day and development of varicose veins over time. Compression stockings are intentionally snug to help with circulation and aid the veins and lymphatic system in returning fluid back toward your upper body. These socks are typically tightest around your ankles and gradually decrease in compression strength as they move up the leg, promoting fluid circulation toward the heart.

To best suit your needs, compression stockings are available in a wide selection of materials, various lengths (from below the knee to above the hips/waist), and are knit in different compression strengths to provide the necessary support. Some compression stockings are available over-the-counter and do not require a prescription. However, many are medical-grade and are often prescribed by a physician or vascular specialist to treat your concerns. The best way to choose these stockings is with the assistance of a certified compression fitter who can take measurements of your legs to determine the most suitable size for these ready-to-wear garments. For more complex swelling or measurements, custom-made compression stockings are also available to ensure optimal comfort and function.

It is important to note that individuals with well-managed diabetes can also use compression stockings when needed. There are select styles of compression stockings that are diabeticfriendly and include the same features that are unique to diabetic socks such as seamless toe areas, moisture-wicking yarns, and a wide top band to reduce constriction at the top of the garment.

If you or someone you know is dealing with swelling in their feet or legs, has been diagnosed with diabetes, or struggles with finding comfortable socks, we are here to help! Contact your local BioPed clinic today to schedule an appointment with a certified compression fitter who can answer your questions about specialty socks and to help you choose the right products for your unique needs!

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the body’s ability to turn food into energy.  After we eat, food is broken down into sugar and released into the bloodstream.  When this happens, the pancreas in the body releases a hormone known as insulin to control the amount of sugar circulating in the blood.

 

How does diabetes cause foot complications?

o Higher sugar levels circulate in the blood.
o There is less than optimal blood flow or circulation which affects a person’s ability to heal from minor cuts and scrapes.
o The ability to sense injury is compromised. This complication is known as peripheral neuropathy and it manifests as pins and needles, numbness, hypersensitivity, and pain.

Is neuropathy in the feet serious?

The short answer is yes.  Peripheral neuropathy is a serious complication as it impairs your ability to sense injury.  This is dangerous because you may not be able to feel when an injury occurs.  Something as insignificant as a small pebble in your shoe can become a devastating injury when neuropathy is present.  If skin breakdown occurs, it can lead to serious infection if left untreated.

Neuropathy in the feet and legs is not always experienced as numbness and pins and needles, it can also present as hypersensitivity and pain.  Pain can severely affect a person’s quality of life, causing undue stress and anxiety.

Is there any way to relieve nerve pain caused by diabetes?

There are certain prescription medications that can help with nerve pain attributed to peripheral neuropathy.  Anti-seizure drugs such as gabapentin and certain antidepressants such as amitriptyline can be helpful, but unfortunately, they do not work for everyone.  It is important to do your best to have a healthy lifestyle.

There are things you can do at home to feel better overall and lower your risk for developing diabetes-related complications in the first place:

• Keep blood pressure under control – high blood pressure can place more strain on our body’s organs.
• Make healthy food choices – this helps keep blood sugar more well controlled and can successfully contribute to achieving and/or maintaining a healthy body weight.
• Try to stay active – exercise has been proven to lower blood sugar.
• Rid cigarettes from your life – smoking cigarettes can reduce blood circulation to your legs and feet.

Your BioPed Footcare team is also here to help!  Our lower limb clinicians will help you prevent complications from occurring:

• We will assess and monitor your feet regularly for changes. This includes completing a Diabetes Risk Assessment during an appointment to determine your risk for developing complications.
• Select BioPed locations * have Registered Chiropodists and Advanced Footcare Nurses who will safely treat your nails and skin and monitor your feet regularly.
• We will make sure your footwear fits well to properly support and protect your feet. The right fit, including the correct length and width, is crucial for avoiding friction or pressure sores.
• Custom made foot orthotics can play a key role in preventing injury and are beneficial for wound healing.  Our clinicians can effectively offload existing wounds to allow for healing and high-pressure areas to lessen the risk for wounds developing.
• We believe in the importance of education! We will advise on what can be done at home to promote better foot health.

Your local BioPed Footcare team is here to support you and your foot health.  If you’ve been told  you have diabetes, neuropathy or have started experiencing numbness or tingling in your feet, find the BioPed closest to you at bioped.com/locations to make an appointment with one of our lower limb clinicians today!

Diagnosed with Diabetes? Your feet require extra care.

Diabetes can be tricky to navigate if you have just been diagnosed. Let’s review a few tips and tricks to keep those feet healthy, and happy well into your upcoming winter walks!

Keep An Eye on Your Feet

Making sure that you are always monitoring your feet is one of the most important things that people living with diabetes can do. You always want to be monitoring your feet to see if there is any calluses, cuts, abrasions, or anything else out of the ordinary. This becomes even more important if you are experiencing any loss of sensation in your feet, as even a small pebble could create a possibility of an ulcer forming among other health complications.

Take Care of Your Nails

Nail care can be tough, especially as you age and if there are any mobility limitations. If you cannot trim your toenails safely on your own, it is advisable to seek out professional help. As toenails get trickier to cut, the risk of cutting the nails too short or potentially cutting the skin grows drastically. At BioPed, our team of Advanced Footcare Nurses and Chiropodists are there for all of your footcare needs. From shaving down a callus or corn, to trimming tough to reach toenails, they can do it all.

Getting Into The Right Footwear

When living with diabetes, it’s important to keep your feet efficient at managing the pressure you put through them. In addition to this, reducing the pressure a shoe places on the foot is just as important. Here’s a couple of things to keep in mind when choosing the right shoe for your feet:

• A properly fitted shoe should have extra space in both width and length. Aim for a fingernails width of extra space at the end of the toe box with no pressure being placed on the foot from the sides.
• Deep toe box – There should be no pressure on the top of your foot or toes, caused by the shoe.
• Rocker sole – This upwards curvature in the sole helps to get you off of your foot faster during gait, and reduces pressure on the toe joints as well as bottom of your forefoot.

Look Into Orthotics

Sometimes the perfect shoe can’t do it all. Often, problems occurring with the feet are a result of how you move and put pressure through your feet. Orthotics work to redistribute this pressure and get things working more efficiently. Our BioPed Canadian Certified Pedorthists and Chiropodists are skilled in handcrafting comfortable orthotics that work, and will serve your specific daily needs.

Keep Your Feet Dry and Cozy!

Wet feet for a prolonged period of time are a big no no, but even more so when you have diabetes. With wet and soggy socks comes the possibility of bacterial or fungal growth and infection.

Socks without seams are another important item to take note of, especially as foot sensitivity diminishes. Often seams in socks can cause rubbing on the foot. Looking for diabetic socks fixes this problem as most diabetic socks are made without seams. At BioPed, we love the brand Simcan!

Come See Us!

If you have diabetes, please book an appointment today! Consistent diabetic foot screening can help to keep you on track and your feet feeling happy and healthy. At BioPed Footcare, whether its bracing, shoes, orthotics or footwear we are here for you. With our on-site lab there is nothing we can’t do! Meet with one of BioPed’s lower limb clinicians to see how you can keep your knees, feet and lower body healthy!

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Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to use food properly which results in more sugar or glucose freely circulating in the blood.   If you have diabetes, you are 15% more likely to develop an issue with your feet at some point in your life. ^[1]  According to Diabetes Canada, over one third of Canada’s population is living with diabetes or prediabetes.

Diabetes & feet

It is possible to live a healthy and happy life with diabetes.  To do so, you must learn and follow proper diabetes management, which takes awareness, discipline, and commitment to your health and body.  If blood sugar is not well controlled, a person with diabetes will be more at risk for developing complications.  Complications commonly occur in the feet because the small blood vessels and nerves are more susceptible to damage from high sugar levels circulating in the blood.  Less than optimal circulation can affect a person’s ability to heal from even minor cuts and scrapes.  Additionally, the feet may not be able to sense injury when nerve sensation is affected.  This results in altered protective sensation which manifests as pins and needles, numbness and even hypersensitivity and pain.  If skin breakdown occurs from injury such as friction and pressure, this can lead to serious infection if left untreated.

Preventing complications in the feet

BioPed Footcare has lower limb clinicians who will assess your feet regularly for changes.  This includes completing a Diabetes Risk Assessment during an appointment to determine your risk for complications.  Many BioPed locations have Registered Chiropodists and Advanced Footcare Nurses who will safely treat your nails and skin and monitor your foot health for changes.  At BioPed Footcare, we make sure your footwear fits properly to support and protect your feet.  Custom foot orthotics to offload high pressure areas on the foot may be considered and education will be provided on what can be done at home to promote better foot health.

Tips for good foot health at home:

1. Inspect feet twice daily for scratches, blisters, redness, hot spots or any draining liquid
2. Always wear something on your feet for protection, such as indoor footwear
3. Wearing light coloured socks will make it easier to see blood or pus if an injury does occur
4. Ensure your shoes are empty before wearing them
5. Buy shoes later in the day as swelling can accumulate as the day progresses making feet bigger
6. Avoid smoking as it can decrease circulation to the legs and feet
7. Wash feet daily, including between the toes using a mild soap, and dry well afterwards
8. Apply moisturizer to the tops and bottoms of feet if the skin is dry avoiding in between the toes; dry skin cracks easily which could lead to an infection in the feet and legs
9. Avoid wearing socks or stockings that are too tight as this can restrict blood flow
10. If sock seams create an indentation in the skin, they can be turned inside out
11. Avoid putting anything sharp to the feet such as scissors or razors to remove callus or corns
12. Avoid use of medicated corn pads as they contain an acid that could harm healthy skin as well
13. As the colder weather months are nearing, it is best to not use items such as hot water bottles to reduce risk of burns

It is recommended that people who have diabetes be assessed by a lower limb clinician in addition to seeing their primary care practitioner on a regular basis to determine how best to improve and maintain foot health. Keeping blood sugar well-controlled in a healthy and consistent range is vital. If you have diabetes and want to start your journey to healthier feet, give your local BioPed a call today to make an appointment to be assessed!

^[1] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21510-diabetic-feet

When you live with Diabetes there are very specific instructions you follow in many aspects of your life, to optimize your health and wellness. From diet and medication, to exercise and footwear, keeping healthy is essential; why not use all of the tools available to you to meet those active lifestyle goals for health and quality of life? One wonderful tool for improving quality of life, in relation to the lower limb, is the compression stocking.

Why should you consider compression if you have diabetes?

Often, along with Diabetes, comes peripheral vascular disease. If you happen to be affected by venous disease, you will experience edema or swelling of the lower limb, especially ankles and feet. This swelling can be debilitating when trying to keep moving for health, and can make it difficult to find proper fitting footwear. Compression socks for diabetic patients are available and BioPed clinicians can help assess, fit and recommend the compression therapy that is right for you!

Why is a clinical fit best?

One of the issues with fitting compression for those living with diabetes is the conditions of peripheral arterial disease and peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is when there is numbness, in this case, in the feet. When experiencing neuropathy, diabetic patients, or anyone with this condition, cannot feel irritants or pain in the affected area.

This is dangerous, especially for the diabetic foot because even small friction tears, calluses or wounds can be long lasting and get much worse before they even begin to heal due to circulation issues that typically come with diabetes.

Due to peripheral neuropathy, seams and elastic in classic socks can cause irritations, friction and wounds to occur in diabetic feet that can become long lasting health issues. And if someone also has arterial concerns, these wound take a very long time to heal. It is imperative that the fit not be too small or creased, causing indentations in the skin and worsening the effects of swelling. It is also important that the socks are not too big, leading to folding over and falling down, rendering the compression garment ineffective.

Finally, if you are diabetic and have peripheral arterial disease, compression may not be right for you depending on how advanced your condition is. For this and the above reason, obtaining a clinical assessment and fit is important.

How can compression help?

Compression stockings help to improve circulation and blood flow, preventing pooling in the lower limb and reducing swelling. Compression stockings are typically graded compression, meaning it is strongest at the ankle to prevent pooling and weakest at the toes and the calf to prevent gripping or biting and allow blood to flow freely back to the heart.

Compression grades can be as low as 8-10 mmHg and also include 15-20 mmHG, 20-30 mmHg (which is medical grade), 30-40 mmHg and above (these are typically reserved for venous surgery recovery and severe blood clots). Although diabetes isn’t considered a contraindication for compression; it is important to consult your family doctor or nurse practitioner before deciding to use compression. You can always have your BioPed clinician refer you back to your doctor for a consultation, or communicate with them directly, as a prescription is always recommended for compression. If arterial deficiencies are suspected, further testing may be required to ensure compression is right for you.

Compression options for the diabetic patient

One of the premier companies we use for compression is Sigvaris. Their quality and fit are exceptional, and they have a variety of fabrics and styles to suit the needs of all patients, including if you are diabetic. Sigvaris has a diabetic compression sock that is cushioned at the toes and along the footbed to reduce pressure and increase comfort along with a flat seam at the toes to reduce irritation. The Cushioned Cotton option from Sigvaris is one that BioPed clinicians are proud to recommend to our diabetic patients. The breathability, sensitivity to the skin and increased padding on high pressure areas make this compression one of the best choices for diabetics with swelling. It also comes in 15-20 and 20-30 mmHg medical compression grades, making it more accessible for patients just starting out or in need of medical grade compression. Although other fabrics are available, discussions surrounding wounds, neuropathy and skin sensitivity can help rule out the ones that will aggravate the skin and irritate the sensitive diabetic foot.

Some compression is better than no compression. If the grade of compression is a concern for you or your doctor, you can start slow. We also offer donning and doffing devices, which help you get the socks on and off. Most notably is the rubber gloves that can help grip and slide the compression over the legs. Your BioPed clinicians go over different techniques for donning and doffing for ease of wear to fit your mobility and dexterity abilities. Patient education is something we at BioPed are passionate about!

Bring your diabetic compression questions to us in clinic or over the phone! Check out the BioPed location closest to you, schedule an appointment online or give us a call to book a consultation today and discuss your diabetic compression needs with our certified clinicians.

The symptoms of diabetes can be difficult to recognize, especially if you’re not familiar with them. Diabetes affects over 11 million Canadians, which makes it one of the most common diseases. Below, we’ll talk about what diabetes is and how to recognize the signs.

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is created by your pancreas and helps to modulate the amount of sugar (glucose) in your body’s bloodstream at any given moment. Without the ability to regulate the amount of glucose in your body, serious health complications can arise.

There are 3 main types of diabetes:

• Type 1 – Your body cannot produce insulin. This type of diabetes often presents in the early years and requires injections or an injection pump to get insulin into the body.

• Type 2 – This is the most common type of diabetes, accounting for roughly 90% of all diabetes cases. With Type 2 diabetes the body is unable to use insulin properly or is simply not making enough.

• Gestational – Diabetes that onsets during pregnancy and is temporary. Gestational diabetes mimics type 2 in that the body just is not producing enough insulin.

One other type to make note of is Prediabetes. This state is when the blood sugar levels are abnormally high but don’t cross the threshold to be classified as type 2 diabetes. It is often an early indicator of an eventual Diabetes diagnosis.

How do I recognize if I might be diabetic?

There are many different signs and symptoms of being diabetic. Below, we’ll talk about the more common signs and complications of diabetes. Please note if you suspect that you might be diabetic, reach out to your family physician or nurse practitioner.

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy – This term refers to pain or numbness in the extremities as a result of nerve damage due to high blood sugar levels. With peripheral neuropathy, the body can become less sensitive to temperature changes or feeling things such as small pebbles in a shoe. As peripheral neuropathy gets more severe the ability to feel moderate to severe pain diminishes and numbness can start to take over. This puts a person at risk for developing a sore on their foot.

Lack of energy – As the body is not producing or using insulin correctly, sugar you put into your body isn’t being used efficiently. This often can present as being hungrier and more tired as your body is not optimizing nutrition usage.

Slow healing wounds – As blood sugar rises, the body’s ability to heal wounds can become impaired. This can result in cuts that stay around for a long time and never properly heal.

Other signs and symptoms to make note of; urinating frequently, rapid weight gain or loss, increased thirst.

What can I do if I am diabetic?

It’s important to lower and stabilize your blood sugar levels. Also, you will want to follow closely with your family doctor/nurse practitioner. Finally, it is important to have routine eye and foot exams. Come see us for all your diabetic footcare needs!

Did you know that at BioPed we offer clinical foot assessments where we use a Diabetic Risk Assessment Screening Tool? This tool helps us and your physician/nurse practitioner assess your lower limb risk level and recommend when to come back for another assessment. Utilizing this tool is key in monitoring your foot health long term.
Foot and lower limb health is crucial for people who suffer from diabetes as otherwise small problems can become big ones if not addressed quickly. There are many different products and services that we provide that can help.

Socks This might seem small but a great quality sock can make all the difference. Whether it’s a simple diabetic crew sock from SimCan or a medical grade compression device from Sigvaris, making those toes happy is critical.

Footwear is another tool at your disposal to combat the effects of diabetes and lower limb pain. Having a properly fitted shoe is important in reducing pressure points on your feet. Good shoes make your feet more efficient at managing the pressure you put on them daily.

Even orthotics can make a huge difference! Whether you are experiencing general leg and foot pain, a wound, or just a callus…no matter what the issue is, our BioPed clinical team can address it all with orthotics.

If you’re suffering from lower limb pain that limits you from doing what you love, please book an appointment today! At BioPed Footcare, whether it’s socks, orthotics, footwear or skin & nail care – we are here to help you. Meet with one of BioPed’s lower limb clinicians to see how we can keep your feet and legs healthy!