We carefully choose supportive chairs to help with posture—but our feet, the true foundation of our body, are often overlooked. Healthy feet keep us balanced, absorb impact, and help us move efficiently. But when something goes wrong, pain can quickly spread to the knees, hips, and lower back, affecting everyday life.
Plantar Fasciitis is a common condition causing pain in the heel and bottom of the foot. It occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue running from your heel to your toes, becomes inflamed or irritated. This condition can be frustrating and painful, making it difficult to walk or stand for long periods. But the good news is, you don’t have to live with it forever. With the right treatment and preventative measures, you can manage and even overcome plantar fasciitis.
BioPed’s multidisciplinary team of Certified Pedorthists, Footcare Nurses and Registered Chiropodists enjoy providing care for new clients and for those they have known for years
When standing, the body is a closed kinetic chain, meaning what happens in the feet can affect the ankles, knees, hips and back. If the feet are abnormally positioned or their alignment is off, the rest of the body could suffer.
According to the Arthritis Society of Canada, 1 in 5 Canadians suffer with arthritis. Arthritis comes in several forms, and it can affect every joint in our bodies. It can cause cartilage breakdown within the joint space, resulting in pain as the joint’s bones rub together, and it can cause inflammation of a joint in response to an autoimmune response.
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.
Foot health is often overlooked until discomfort makes it impossible to ignore. One of the most common issues people face is bunions – a bony bump that forms at the base of the big toe. Bunions can cause significant foot pain, difficulty walking, and even limit the type of shoes you can wear. Fortunately, proactive medical foot care and simple tools like toe spacers can make a meaningful difference, especially for those seeking non-surgical bunion treatment.
Our feet carry us around day-to-day and are therefore exposed to small and large objects alike. Stepping on something sharp like glass, can pose a serious risk to your health and wellbeing. Depending on the size of the glass shard and how deeply it has embedded itself into the skin and underlying tissues, the injury could be a minor or major issue.
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
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.
