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Managing Sweaty Feet: Effective Treatments and Preventative Tips

Medical Footcare

Managing Sweaty Feet: Effective Treatments and Preventative Tips
Dealing with sweaty feet can be uncomfortable, embarrassing, and even lead to other foot issues if left untreated. Sweaty feet, also known as plantar hyperhidrosis, occurs when the sweat glands in your feet produce excessive moisture. For some, it’s a mild annoyance, while others may experience a constant damp feeling, leading to skin irritation, unpleasant odour, and even infections. Understanding the causes and solutions for this condition can help you stay comfortable and protect your feet. 
Foot Health Awareness Month – Foot Care Awareness, Healthy Feet

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Foot Health Awareness Month – Foot Care Awareness, Healthy Feet
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.
How do orthotics make you more balanced and aligned

Orthotics

How do orthotics make you more balanced and aligned
Orthotics do more than just support your arches. In addition to providing relief for painful foot problems or injuries, orthotics may also help those who must walk or stand for a long time as part of their job by redistributing pressures across their feet and lower limbs.
Why Choose BioPed Footcare & Orthotics?

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Why Choose BioPed Footcare & Orthotics?
Our BioPed network has helped over 1 million Canadians, with more than 85 clinics across Canada in our 40 plus year history. We know that there are many footcare providers out there to choose from.
Catch some Sunrays this spring & summer, not fungus!

Medical Footcare

Catch some Sunrays this spring & summer, not fungus!
Fungal toenails, also known as onychomycosis, are a common yet stubborn condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Any fungal foot infection proliferates in hot, moist environments. Toenail fungus occurs when fungi, particularly dermatophytes, invade the nail bed, causing discoloration, thickening, and brittleness. The condition can be challenging to treat due to the fungus residing beneath the toenail, making it harder for medications to reach the source of the infection. If you're struggling with fungal toenails, understanding the causes, symptoms, and the most effective treatment for toe fungus is key to restoring healthy nails.
Is Neuropathy in Feet Serious?

Medical Conditions

Is Neuropathy in Feet Serious?
Neuropathy or peripheral neuropathy occurs when the nerves outside of the brain become damaged. Peripheral neuropathy causes weakness, loss of sensation or numbness and pain most commonly in the hands and feet. There are several causes of neuropathy, including infection, injury, inherited conditions, and metabolic diseases such as diabetes.
“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.
Foot blisters

Medical Footcare

Foot blisters
A blister is a common skin lesion that manifests as a bubble of fluid under the skin. Blisters develop as a reaction to injured skin.
I stepped on broken glass and now it’s really red and swollen. What should I do?

Medical Footcare

I stepped on broken glass and now it’s really red and swollen. What should I do?
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.
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.