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“Are your services covered under OHIP, MIS, HIBC?”

Tip & Tricks

“Are your services covered under OHIP, MIS, HIBC?”
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.
How orthotics can improve your athletic performance

Orthotics

How orthotics can improve your athletic performance
Our feet carry us all day, every day, through life, yet we often neglect their care until they demand our attention. This May, let's prioritize foot health and make strides towards happier, healthier feet.
Toenail Problems

Medical Footcare

Toenail Problems
Our lower limb clinicians will have insight into your overall health, just by looking at your toenails. The lack of vitamins or minerals, or the presence of dehydration, nerve dysfunction and other diseases, such as kidney failure, can be evident to a BioPed Chiropodist just by examining your toenails.
Pedorthist, Chiropodist, Foot Care Nurse – Who should I see and what do they do?

General

Pedorthist, Chiropodist, Foot Care Nurse – Who should I see and what do they do?
Foot pain, knee pain, and foot care - all reasons to visit a BioPed clinic! At BioPed clinics, you could have an assessment with a Chiropodist, Pedorthist or Footcare Nurse. Each role is vital to our foot care team, and we hope to clarify the differences.
First visit jitters? Here’s what to expect!

Orthotics

First visit jitters? Here’s what to expect!
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:
I’ve been diagnosed with neuroma in my feet. What is a neuroma and is it fixable?

Medical Footcare

I’ve been diagnosed with neuroma in my feet. What is a neuroma and is it fixable?
A neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue that can develop in various parts in the body. The most common neuroma in the foot is a Morton’s neuroma, which develops between the third and fourth toes in the ball of the foot.
Will toe fungus come back? How do I prevent further issues?

Medical Footcare

Will toe fungus come back? How do I prevent further issues?
The short answer is, yes it can come back!  Fungal infections can be difficult to eradicate, and because they are contagious, they can recur.  The good news is there are steps you can take to lessen your chances of reinfection.
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.
Are You Covered? Third Party Insurance Explained

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Are You Covered? Third Party Insurance Explained
When you have foot pain, it can be a relief knowing you have insurance coverage to help with the cost of keeping your feet happy and healthy. However, insurance plans can be confusing and difficult to navigate, especially if it’s all new to you! We’ve got you covered, with answers to some of your most frequently asked insurance coverage questions.
How Can a Chiropodist or Footcare Nurse Improve Your Foot Health?

Medical Footcare

How Can a Chiropodist or Footcare Nurse Improve Your Foot Health?
Ingrown toenails, toe fungus, and corns are amongst the many conditions that our medical foot care team can take care of for you. Too often, the feet are the most neglected part of our body, and problems might go undetected at first. Registered Chiropodists and Footcare Nurses provide medical care for skin and toenail foot concerns. However, Chiropodists offer an expanded scope of practice, such as biomechanical evaluations, so let’s review each profession in more detail.