Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. Understanding the different types of arthritis and how they affect the body, especially the lower limbs, is crucial for managing symptoms and improving quality of life. This blog post explores four common types of arthritis—osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and gout—and discusses how orthotics can help manage these conditions.
When we walk, our feet must move and adapt in certain ways to lessen the risk for injury, pain and discomfort. To prepare for contacting ground, the foot arch must be higher or more supinated, making the foot a rigid lever for heel strike. As the body progresses through the gait cycle, the arch flattens slightly or pronates to adapt to uneven terrain and absorb shock from the ground.
Nobody likes being injured! Injuries stop you from working and doing the fun activities that you love. Thankfully, there’s a trick to recovering quick. Today we will talk about how you can utilize cold and heat therapy to get back in action, fast!
Living with diabetes means paying attention to the details, especially when it comes to foot health! One of the small but important details is wearing the correct socks, specifically a diabetes-friendly sock. You might wonder why socks matter so much, but for clients with diabetes, the right sock can help them prevent complications such as blisters, or fungal infections and helps support overall foot health.
The Footlogix line of products offers a range of scientifically advanced solutions to help keep your feet and nails healthy, moisturised, and rejuvenated.
Foot injuries may be a common occurrence in active people, but don’t let that stop you from doing what you love. Let’s learn how you can reduce the likelihood of injury!
Do your legs ever feel achy, tired, fatigued, heavy or swollen? If they do, you may have a condition known as chronic venous insufficiency and you could benefit from compression therapy.
Psoriasis is a condition that causes dry red/white/silver patches on skin that usually feel itchy and irritated. These patches are referred to as plaques and are found most on the knees, elbows, and bottoms of the feet, but they can occur anywhere on the body.
So you’ve finally taken the first step - you have an appointment booked at a BioPed clinic! If this is your first visit to see a Canadian Certified Pedorthist, we understand that there may be some nerves around the first session. However, we strive to make it the best experience we can. Here’s what to expect when you first come in:
Have you experienced a foot injury from exercising? Have you ever strained your foot trying to stay active? Foot injuries are unfortunately quite common.
