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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.
Feet or legs hurt from standing?

Medical Conditions

Feet or legs hurt from standing?
Plantar fasciitis is often described as a sharp, stabbing pain in the heel or arch, especially first thing in the morning or after sitting for a while. The pain occurs when the plantar fascia (soft tissue of the foot) becomes inflamed and overstressed.
  Foot Care Starts with The Right Shoes

Footwear

  Foot Care Starts with The Right Shoes
Your feet are the foundation of your movement, bearing your entire body weight with every step. Caring for our feet begins with foot care begins with choosing the right shoes—footwear that supports, cushions, and aligns the feet to prevent pain and long-term issues. With healthy footwear and guidance from a professional, you can keep your feet in optimal health, setting the stage for what we like to call “happy feet.”
Picking the right trail shoe

Footwear

Picking the right trail shoe
Whether you're planning a leisurely stroll, a challenging hike along rugged trails, or looking to add some trail runs to your physical activity, selecting the right trail shoe can make all the difference for a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Ingrown toenails & treatment options

Medical Footcare

Ingrown toenails & treatment options
An ingrown toenail can be painful!  If left untreated, it can lead to significant pain which may force you to change the way you walk to protect your sore toe.
Foot conditions alleviated with properly fitted footwear

Footwear

Foot conditions alleviated with properly fitted footwear
From standing all day at work to indulging in adventurous hikes, our feet endure a lot. However, one of, if not the most important aspect of foot health is properly fitted footwear
Back to School Shoe Spotlight

Footwear

Back to School Shoe Spotlight
Finding the right shoe can be tough! And as a teacher you need something that fits and feels just right to get you through a long day on your feet. Today we will talk give you a few tips on how to find the right shoe and a few options to consider.
As a runner, you may have ‘runner’s toenails’. What can you do about it?

Medical Footcare

As a runner, you may have ‘runner’s toenails’. What can you do about it?
Whether competing against others or doing it for personal growth and fitness, runners committed to their sport are disciplined and driven as they strive for greatness!
Dry brittle discoloured toenails

Medical Footcare

Dry brittle discoloured toenails
Our toenails tell us a lot about our overall health and well-being. Nails contain a protein called keratin, just like skin and hair.
How to Treat Ingrown Toenails

Medical Footcare

How to Treat Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown toenails can be painful! If left untreated, they can lead to considerable pain and discomfort which could force you to change the way you walk or move around to protect your sore toe.