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.
With 33 joints in the foot, one of them is bound to be bothersome at some point. Pain in the big toe joint can result from a number of conditions. Whether you are young or old, an athlete or sedentary, the big toe joint can become injured, arthritic, infected, jammed or stiff.
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
Plantar warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). They are contagious, meaning they can be spread from person to person and even to other areas of the foot.
If you’ve ever experienced foot pain, you know it can be frustrating and debilitating. Whether it’s a dull ache or sharp discomfort, foot pain can affect your mobility and overall well-being. One of the best ways to manage foot pain is wearing foot orthotics, which can provide the support and realignment your feet may need. With so many options available, how do you know which orthotic is best for you?
Cortisone shots are commonly used to treat inflammation and pain in the shoulders, back, hands, hips, and knees. Did you know they can also be used for the feet?
With the summer weather here, we get to spend more time in the swimming pool. Whether in the backyard or at the local community pool, the more time we spend in the water keeping cool, the more likely it becomes that we encounter swimmer’s toe.
Stretching is an often-overlooked solution when it comes to helping with aches and pains. Stretching can be a simple yet powerful way to ease foot pain and tackle various foot issues.
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.
